But they mean the same thing, don’t they? What difference does it make? Those are good questions, and questions like that are important for good writing. Coloring a message, or tweaking a message in a way, is very important. In business, or any situation, people are...
Those Americans sure do talk a lot, don’t they?
American Small Talk It may be called small talk, but it fills a huge space. Some internationals, or foreign professionals working in the USA, want to know how to be part of the casual and friendly conversation at work, the small talk. Not being part of the small talk...
Tech talk needs a pep talk
Storytelling As an international preparing for STEM field interviews in the USA, you need to be more assertive and more confident. Combine confidence and assertiveness with great storytelling skills, and you're ready to go. Your voice has to be strong and confident...
Your résumé is the road to job interviews
Your résumé is your road to job interviews. Are you on the road to job interviews? Get on the road by making every phrase on your résumé count for something. Do not include things like "hardworking” or "dependable" as qualities, characteristics, or traits on a résumé....
Destroy the accent dragon
What can you do to stop the accent dragon from burning your words? What can stop the accent dragon from searing your speech? This is a serious problem. Maybe, you need a dragon slayer. Maybe, you need someone to raise the sword to destroy the accent dragon. Or, maybe,...
Accent and presentation challenge
A French woman says, "I'm tired of people asking me what I said. I have to repeat what I say too often. I don't like it. It's annoying." Does that sound familiar to you? Accent and presentation training can solve the repetition request problem. By contrast, and this...