English Communication Skills: Time of day tips for presentations–Lunch Now that it is September 2021, lunch meetings are just starting up. They may be in person or via teleconference. Lunch meetings, especially in person, is a way to combine business with pleasure. Presenters are asked to do the noon meal. Here are some tips for you so […]
English Communication: How to Establish Rapport at Meeings
English Communication: How to Establish Rapport at Meeings Blog for Saturday, July 17, 2021 Sometimes you going to a meeting to persuade. The meeting could be one-on-one, you with a group, person-to-person or virtual. Use the first five minutes to establish rapport and relax people. Egos are on alert the first few minutes of a meeting, […]
How to Succeed in the First Five Minutes for Meetings
English Communication: How to Succeed in the First Five Minutes for Meetings Blog 201 on Friday, July 2, 2021 Everyone goes to meetings, face-to-face or virtual. You could be there to persuade. Or you could be there to take in or contribute information. Whatever your purpose, the first five minutes are critical. They are not […]
English Communication Skills-Time of Day Tips for Presentations, Meetings & Conversations Afternoon and Evening
English Communication Skills: Time of Day Tips for Presentations Meetings and Conversations- Afternoon and Evening – Blog 100 on June 16, 2021 Does your body feel the same in the afternoon and evening as it does in the morning? Probably not. But you do want to maximize your influence and making connections during this time […]
English Communication Skills: Presentation- Tips for Time of Day Pitfalls
English Communication Skills: Presentation Tips for Time of Day Pitfalls Blog 199 What time of day will you be speaking or doing a presentation? Will it make a difference? Absolutely. Here are some pitfalls for morning presentations. Breakfast/early morning Listeners may be groggy. Choose a stimulating issue or anecdote to open with. Get audience involvement […]
English Communication- Don’t Shake Hands Yet- But Do Greetings and Goodbyes
English Communication: Don’t Shake Hands Yet – But Do Greetings and Goodbyes, part A Important for this blog Wednesday, May 5, 2021, don’t shake hands yet. But do these— ‘What’s happening?’ ‘How are things going?’ ‘Good evening, Sir/ Ms (‘Miz’).’ In the culture of the North America, these are usually ritual greetings. If someone asks […]
Modern Slang
English Communication: Modern Slang American slang. Every era has a pattern: a group of people — the young, pop stars, social media influencers– create new words or phrases. It can be helpful to know this slang in order to understand what people are saying. While understanding slang is not dangerous, be careful in using them […]
Make Conversations and Presentations Pop with Analogies
Make conversations and presentations pop like a balloon with analogies People remember vivid mental images, like an exploding sun, longer than they remember words. Analogies, like the best Swiss or Italian or Peruvian chocoate, make your case or argument memorable.
Best Body Language for Virtual/Zoom etc & In-Person Meetings & Interviews
Best Body Language for Virtual/Zoom/Skype/Teams & In-Person Meetings & Interviews What’s the most important body language during virtual and in-person meetings and job interviews? Once you have entered the virtual meeting or physical room, do not adjust your clothes which can be interpreted as lack of self-confidence. Check your clothes before the appointment. Good posture […]
5 Things to Say When Reaching Out to a Friend Right Now
BLOG #194 FOR FRI. FEB 26, 2021 — 5 Things to Say When Reaching Out to A Friend Right Now Start simple with a note with invitation to chat: “Haven’t talked in a while. Do you have a few minutes for a phone call?” “A month has gone by. Too long. Do you have a […]