Networking- Do a Conversation
Networking – Do Conversations Migel de Cervantes in “Don Quixote” in the early 1600s stated: “It’s not where you are born, but who your friends are.” Nowadays, the popular saying is “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” Vocabulary word is networking. Networking is a lifelong process of meeting people, making contacts, developing […]
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, […]
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 […]
Make a Really Good Impression On People
Blog 181 for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 Make A Really Good Impression On People Best tips or advice for job interviewing will make you a star for when you first meet someone. Especially for someone you want to impress. The best communicators plan and practice the following techniques whenever they can. Use […]
English Speech Communication- Tips for Introductions
English Speech Communication- Tips for Introductions Social gatherings feel the best when you are confident that you can handle lots of situations. Here are some tips: If another person seems to be struggling to retrieve your name from his memory, come to his rescue. If your name is mispronounced, correct the person gently, but […]
English Speech Communication- Forgot a Name- Here’s What To Do
English Speech Communication- Forgot a Name- Here’s What To Do Sometimes you will recall a face but not remember the name. My personal favorite remedy is to reach forward to shake the hand and say, “It’s Antonia, Antonia Johnson. I sure remember your face, but refresh me on your name.” Here are other strategies […]
Acceptances- The Only Way to Say Yes
Acceptances- The Only Way to Say Yes “The mind gives us thousands of ways to say no, but there’s only one way to say yes, and that’s from the heart. “ – Suze Orman
Responding to Their Need – Part 3
Responding to Their Need – Part 3 “This may or may not be exactly what you’re looking for, but Mary Jones has a business that…” “I don’t know if they are hiring, but here’s the name of someone at XYZ Company.”
Responding to Their Need – Part 2
Responding to Their Need – Part 2 Here are more phrases that can be used to respond to the needs of others. Notice that there are no obligations or expectations of reciprocation. “I just thought of someone you might enjoy talking to because…” “It sounds as if what would be helpful is … Here’s the […]
Responding to Their Need- Part I
Responding to Their Need- Part I Here are some phrases you can use to respond to the needs of others: “Based on what you just said about needing … I know someone who would be a good person for you to talk to.” “If I could schedule a lunch meeting with you and … would […]