You might assume that phone numbers follow a specific pattern throughout the world or at least within countries, as they all work to the same effect. Well, you are wrong. Differences in pattern and hence non-standardization is what enable the call system to work smoothly. The telecommunications industry is in flux, completely transforming our methods …
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In olden times, people used to memorize oft-contacted numbers or noted them down in a phonebook to save time. Conversely, today, we have them saved in the contact list on our phones and can just click on them to call whoever we want to. However, we shouldn’t let the ease of the system make us …
Filling out a job application can be stressful for many different reasons. First, you might be worried about making a mistake on it or whether or not you will get the job. Then there are the questions on it that aren’t clear or the use of words or phrases that you don’t recognize. This might …
A truckload of business expressions is present in the English language. Some are fairly easy to make use of and understand, while others – not so. Sometimes, this painful fact may put us at the end of our wits because we are likely to get confused about which one is the best for a particular …
With increasing digitalization and exponential advancements in the world of telecommunications, one might assume that phone numbers, out of all things, have been brought into conformity with a standard. But that is really not the case. Phone numbers around the world have varying lengths and structures. These variations are not only present across countries but …
Ending emails and letters can be quite challenging for some because choosing the best sign-off message is a tricky task. One of the most commonly confused sign-off or closing remarks in English is “yours truly.” “Yours truly” is quite special because it can be interpreted either as too formal or too casual. To know more …
It’s often easy to think of big gestures and plan them, especially if they are for someone dear. However, small gestures are often overlooked and these are the acts that make all the difference. One such seemingly small gesture is writing a ‘thank you’ note after attending a dinner. It is only fair to admit …
Gratitude is driven either by real kindness or by the need to show others that we care about them; whatever the real motivation is, we carry out gratitude-related actions every day. We show gratitude when someone gives us food to eat. We show gratitude when someone offers us a seat, and we show gratitude even …
Whether you’re a civilian or a soldier, you can always show respect to others by carrying out a certain greeting behavior, notwithstanding the language you use. And, whether you run into a friend, a family member, a boss, or a colleague, your short and sweet greeting will always be appreciated and admired. Although greeting people …