Have you ever wondered where all the rules out there governing grammar, punctuation, spelling, and so on come from? Is there really a dictator called the Grammar Ninja hiding in a cave or bunker somewhere, thinking up evil ways to make your writing ‘wrong?’ [...]
In verbal communication, we can often quite easily understand how sincere the speaker is. That’s because we actually have an instrument – our voices – that can convey the nuances of meaning. Sincerity, or the lack thereof, can also come through quite easily in the [...]
by Shirley Taylor We live in a fast-paced and pressurised world. Being able to communicate well with those around you is often critical. The more proficient your communication skills, the more successful you are likely to be within your chosen career. Companies often equate good [...]
Communicating effectively may seem easy for some. They have a natural aptitude for saying the right thing, they rarely falter over their words, and their tone is engaging. For others, it’s an uphill battle to communicate efficiently. Communication is a vital component in life. It [...]
A guest blog post by Coen Tan Imagine this. After a very filling buffet dinner, you agree to head over to your friend’s place for a chat. There, your friend’s mum has just baked some fruit cakes and is enthusiastically bringing them to you. You [...]
