Should You Accept an Invitation to Speak??
Should You Accept an Invitation to Speak? (Of course, if your boss asks you to give a speech, do it!) Do you have the time in your schedule? o You need time to get to and from the event and answer questions Do you have time to prepare? o You want to prepare a speech you are […]
Conclusion- Write it Out
Write It Out Write out your conclusion to any presentation.. That combats stage fright. The conclusion is the second most nerve-racking time for speakers. If you write it out, you don’t have to worry about forgetting it. And most important, if you write out the conclusion, you’ll know when to stop. You won’t ramble. 20148rv
English Communication- Gracious Good-bye
English Communication: Gracious Good-bye Have you forgotten etiquette for a gracious good-bye. Gracious is when both communicators feel content with the leave-taking. Social gatherings for holidays are coming. The situation: You have participated in a conversation. It’s time to leave the gathering or you want to strike up conversation with someone else. Smile and tell […]
English Communication: How’s It Going? The Why Tells You the How
English Communication: How’s It Going? The Why Tells You the How “How’s it going?” “How are you?” These phrases can drive international people crazy in the U.S. That’s because in their home country, if people say, “How are you?”, they really do want to know how you are doing or what is happening in your […]
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- 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 […]