Using any punctuation mark must be done with extra care. That is, overusing or underusing such a tool can make or break written outputs. One of the trickiest combinations of punctuation marks is the use of exclamation points and commas together. Whether we should use a comma after a punctuation mark is a question worth …
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Loyalty is an important trait, both in a friend and in a work colleague. Being able to trust that someone has your back and is looking out for you can make you feel more at ease, whatever context you find yourself in. Interestingly, you don’t always have to be super close to someone to be …
Letting someone know that you hope things go well for them is a kind and generous act. In a world of self-promotion and individualism, taking the time to tell the people you care about that you have their best interests at heart is a beautiful way to find connection. It is easy, particularly in a …
Some common English words and phrases only make sense after you study their origin. On the other hand, language also changes over time and words often don’t carry their original meaning. You don’t need to read Nietzsche to stare into the abyss, after all. The best approach is simply to understand how people today use …
Commonly misheard sayings are nothing new to the English language. In fact, it happens so often that there’s even a word, Mondegreen, that describes the phenomenon of mishearing song lyrics and popular phrases. Although we aren’t going to get into song lyrics, today’s commonly misheard phrase does relate to music. Is it “playing by …
It is an unfortunate truth that the number-one place people gather information about a business these days is from its Google reviews and rating. While this is excellent for your business if you have received many positive reviews, the problem with online ratings is that they can sadly give one disgruntled customer the power to …
Recently, people have been wondering when exactly a comma comes after the word “eventually” – an adverb of time. In reality, achieving flawless punctuation skills requires a decent amount of practice and time; it is not something we get to learn overnight. Hence, taking things one step at a time is crucial. In today’s post, …
Anyone working in today’s workforce knows that the way you present yourself is important. Part and parcel of that is mastering basic business English vocabulary, but few people realize that your business English journey doesn’t stop there. If you don’t pay attention, even simple acts like sending an email attachment can make you look unprofessional. …
Apologizing when we’ve done something wrong isn’t easy. But learning how to tactfully own up to our mistakes and acknowledge when we’ve hurt someone is a part of maintaining mature relationships. In fact, being a part of any community—whether that is a household, a workplace, or even just the group of people on a public …