This movie is catering towards fans and leaving the rest of us out in the cold. The author’s latest book catered towards women and children. If you associate “catering” with food, you might be especially confused what food has to do with movies or books. But are the movie maker and author in question actually …
English
Regular readers of this blog know that there are plenty of weird English words. That’s because, like any language, English phrases are often metaphorical in nature. Some even have their origins in misunderstandings that have since become standard. Sometimes, though, English phrases are just what they seem. How do you use “attention to detail” …
Look, if you can avoid quitting a job in a text message, you should. No matter how frustrated you feel or how informal your job is, it is still better to resign in person, over the phone, or in a formal letter or email. That said, sometimes a resignation text is the only way forward. …
When you begin a new a job, you probably imagine yourself staying in that position until at least the end of the initial contract term. However, no matter how good and straightforward your intentions are when you take on a position, you can’t anticipate how your life will play out. If something comes up that …
Internships are a fantastic way to gain experience in your field of interest. The opportunity to learn about an area of industry on the job and to work alongside experienced professionals is invaluable. Having worked as an intern in the relevant field gives applicants an advantage over other candidates when applying for entry-level positions. A …
After a long, stressful job hunt, receiving a job offer can definitely bring a sense of relief and closure. And although you are grateful for this opportunity, the pressure of accepting the offer and making a decision about your future can also be tricky and overwhelming. Everyone experiences emotions differently, and there is no right …
Learning when and how to use punctuation marks does not sound enticing, let alone knowing when to place a few of them together in place together. Today, we’ll understand in detail what brackets are and when to use a comma before them in sentences. Let’s begin with an overview. Correctly using a comma before …
There are few things worse than knowing you have hurt someone. People react differently to feeling hurt. Some people will confront you and let you know what you’ve done to upset them. Other people are more conflict-averse and will avoid you if you have offended them. Whether you have said or done something to hurt …
Commas play an essential role in written language. It plays a crucial role in helping to clarify the meaning and structure of sentences. One question that often arises when writing is whether or not a comma is needed after the word “basically.” As we explore more about the wonders of punctuation, we will try to …