08 Sep 2016 What Language is This?
Language Lady runs into a Professional Acquaintance, and they have the following conversation: LL: Are you spending a lot of time getting ready for your conference? PA: I mean, so soon! I’m...
01 Aug 2016 Catching a Trash Talk Bug
Here’s how Hector started his last staff meeting: “I finished these prints last week and you guys never sent them out. Get this fixed. I should have done it myself.” Later that...
01 Jul 2016 Watch Your Language
In a recent interview, Sebastian Junger, author of “The Perfect Storm” and “Tribe”, describes the kind of writer he admires: “I look for someone who is…..hard-working in their prose. By that...
02 May 2016 Irritation by Email
In a recent email writing class, someone mentioned the problem of partially-answered emails, and wondered if he needs to send separate emails for each question he wants to ask. Here is...
05 Apr 2016 Tell Me a Story
Presentation Skills are not just for dress-up. We can trot them out for any communication event. In fact, putting those skills to use can elevate just about any speaking opportunity...
23 Mar 2016 Let Me Ask You a Question
Morton and Lee are getting instructions for completing their assignment. Instructions begin with, “Make sure the DPR is turned on before you collect the forms.” Lee doesn’t know what the DPR is...