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The act of expressing gratitude is a fundamental part of building and maintaining social relationships. Expressive statements are used in both formal and informal registers to mark the sense of reciprocity toward a favor or any act of kindness provided. We tend to use a particular form of formalistic gratitude verbiage to people with whom …

Just when you thought English couldn’t get any more fun, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has decided to throw a few curveballs into the mix. This latest update brings words that are guaranteed to leave you smiling, scratching your head, or maybe both. These aren’t just any words—they’ve got personality, and they’re ready to take …

Language is a lot like that favorite pair of jeans you’ve had for years—they’re comfortable, they fit well, but eventually, you realize they’re a bit… well, out of style. And just like those jeans that have mysteriously turned into “dad jeans” overnight, some words we’ve been rocking for decades have quietly gone out of fashion. …

In today’s professional world, emails are more than just a way to communicate—they reflect your professionalism and attention to detail. Whether you’re coordinating with colleagues, communicating with clients, or following up on important tasks, the way you craft your emails can significantly impact how your message is received. However, despite the frequent use of emails …

Want to spice up your chats? Nature-inspired idioms are your go-to. They’re fun, relatable, and perfect for any conversation. Let’s explore some that will add charm and humor to your everyday talks. Enough said. Time to get directly to it, shall we?   1. Under the weather The idiom “Under the weather” is often used …

  For some people, responding to a compliment can be really difficult. Even though a compliment is meant to make you feel good, some people feel anxious or awkward when they get one because they don’t know what to say. Your instinct might even be to downplay the compliment. While this might just feel like …

People send and receive emails all the time, which means that email writing has become a staple skill in the business world. Upon receiving emails, we get prompted to respond by acknowledging email receipt – a mundane yet crucial business etiquette. In fact, the expression “well received” is one of the most commonly used responses …

The way we write emails in business correspondence determines how well we can convey our thoughts in formal settings. Even more so, how we communicate, whether effectively or not, helps in painting and shaping our so-called “identities.” “Thank you very much for your email” is probably one of the most routinary messages we see when …

Not only limited to the business world, we also reach out to people using the expression “I am contacting you…” all the time. But as you may know, there is a multitude of ways on communicating the intent of our message to someone.  So, today, we’ll look into the variations and alternatives to the phrase …