English Communication- How to Keep a Conversation Going
English Communication- How to Keep a Conversation Going For satisfying conversations, memorize these questions: “What do you think?” “How did you become interested in…?” “What made you choose your profession?” “My family celebrates Christmas. Does your family? We do little gifts, does your family or friends do gifting? What was one of your favorites? “I […]
How Do You Impact an Audience?
How Do You Impact an Audience? How you look makes a difference to an audience–clothes, facial expression, stance, body movement, hands and eye movement. Suppose you are trying to motivate a group, and you tell them something is “a wonderful opportunity,” but you don’t look or sound enthusiastic. Vision is the king of the senses; hearing […]
English Communication: How to Start a Conversation
English Communication- How to Start a Conversation The best conversationalists know this: prepare several topics of conversation before you head out for a meeting, reception, social gathering phone call, or meal. Adapt these to your situation: Sports (national, international, local) Weather (the good, the bad, the surprising) Local events Travel Music, film and art festivals, […]
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 […]