Sam Isn't with Us Anymore
What happened to Sam?
After inquiring about an employee who always assisted you, have you ever been told the person was “no longer with us”?
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Who Is that Person
How does someone prove his or her character, intentions, or competence?
To answer the question, I offer a true story about my sister.
Awkwardly Wondering How to Address Someone
Sooner or later, we all find ourselves in that awkward position of wondering how we should address a certain person and wishing someone would simply spell it out:
Call him/her/me X.
I Owe You a Favor
Is “I owe you!” your common response to someone who does a favor for you?
Do you ever find yourself thinking that someone should return a favor to you?
Take the Grammar Guru Challenge
Do you consider yourself a grammar guru or a perpetually struggling student?
Either way, take Write Lady's 10-Question Grammar Guru Challenge.
Affirm what you know and/or use my explanations and tips to understand any mistakes and prevent future errors!
Constructive Criticism & Just Plain Complainin' Ain't the Same
Constructive criticism and just plain complainin’ ain’t the same!
(No, it's not proper grammar but that sentence screams the truth—in a Southern accent!)
What’s the difference between constructive criticism and the usual complaint?
A Tale of Two Warranties
Read the fine print!
My own experiences regarding how two different retailers responded to their vendors' product warranties demonstrates why the big print and sales hype should coincide with all the bullet points, exceptions and exclusions.
Q & A for Winners & Losers
Triumphs and defeats may or may not make headlines, but they often produce character-defining moments in people’s lives.
Whether following a win or a loss, closing remarks can be powerful—enough to impact what happens next, such as expanding the loser’s influence and eroding the winner’s fan base.
Sophisticated Introductions
Are you confident and poised when introducing people in social settings?
When hosting or attending a party or other social event at any season, those who most contribute to a positive ambiance are the ones who mingle easily and help others feel they belong.
Since facilitating warm introductions can make or break a gathering’s success, such skills are worth honing at any age.
Is a Dog or Cat a Who or That
Do you regularly refer to an animal as a who?
Do you reserve all personal pronouns for humans?
Are you wondering who changed the rule which once specified to use that and it for critters?
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