Acknowledgements and Confirmations- The basics
Acknowledgements and Confirmations- The basics “Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Letters of acknowledgement and letters of confirmation are similar. The letter of acknowledgment says, “I received your letter (email, telephone call, gift, materials).” The letter of confirmations says, “I received your letter (email, message, […]
Public Speaking- The Power in Pauses
Public Speaking- The Power in Pauses You know that pauses are great for giving people time to process your information. Pauses are also a perfect strategy for catching audience interest. But that is not all. Instead of getting flustered with the unexpected, either from you or your surroundings, here are several other clever uses […]
Acceptances: Paragraphs
Acceptances: Paragraphs Here are some well composed paragraphs of acceptances. I will be delighted to have dinner with you on Friday, the fourteenth of April, at seven o’clock. Thanks so much for asking me. I can hardly wait to see you and Rueben again. Thanks for telling me how much the children at the Thomasville […]
Public Speaking: The Silence is the Gold—Where to Pause
Public Speaking: The Silence is the Gold—Where to Pause Have you noticed that the best presenters use pauses when they talk? You know it sounds and feels good. Where are they pausing? Here are three examples: After introductory phrases or clauses “By the time we finish with this endless series of meetings [Pause] we […]
Acceptances: Choice and Excellent Sentences
Acceptances: Choice and Excellent Sentences Here are some sentences putting together communication advice for a variety of acceptances: After reviewing your application, we are pleased to be able to offer you the funding requested. I accept with pleasure the position of senior business analyst. I am happy to be able to do this. I appreciate […]
Public Speaking- Gestures
Public Speaking- Gestures When doing a presentation, gestures are a wonderful way to get people’s attention and to emphasize information. Watching for gestures of professional presenters or debaters is a great way to alert you to gestures you can use. Study and engrain in your memory what you see. Here are observations from the […]
Acceptances: Excellent Phrases
Acceptances: Excellent Phrases Here are some useful and well constructed phrases you can use for your acceptances: able to say yes accept with pleasure agree to glad to be able to vote yes happy to let you know I am pleased/happy/honored to accept It is with great pleasure that It was so thoughtful of you […]
English Speech Communication- More for Ending a Conversation
English Speech Communication- More for Ending a Conversation Here are some more phrases for ending a conversation. Always use kind phrases. We Should Mingle May I introduce you to (innocent bystander). Let’s go around and meet some people. I’m going to circulate around the crowd. I don’t know anyone here. Can you introduce me […]
Acceptances: Choice and Helpful Words
Acceptances: Choice and Helpful Words Here are some choice words you are likely to find helpful when you are communicating acceptances: accept approve certainly delighted gratifying pleased pleasure satisfying thoughtful thrilled touched welcome willing
English Speech Communication- Ending a Conversation
English Speech Communication- Ending a Conversation To wrap up a conversation, start winding it down with your body language. Change your posture and break eye contact for a few seconds, perhaps clear your throat, look at your watch, or change your tone of voice. Use kind phrases: “It has been nice talking to you.” […]