Nonverbal Communication
Grammar Repair Shop: What's an appositive?
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- August 7, 2009
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Is the punctuation in this sentence correct or incorrect? This is in response to your daughter, Felicia’s enrollment in the XYZ program. An admin recently sent in the question, saying she suspected the single comma was incorrect, but she didn’t know how to write the sentence correctly.
Grammar Repair Shop: Two spaces or one?
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- June 5, 2009
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Q. A question has come up in our office about the use of two spaces after a period between sentences. I was taught in my business and typing courses to use two spaces. Has the protocol changed? Is it now one space?
Grammar Repair Shop Quiz: Test your grammar skills
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- June 5, 2009
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Take this quiz to double-check your business writing skills. Can you spot the grammar and writing errors in the following five sentences?
Grammar Repair Shop: Sound too familiar? Reword it
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- November 7, 2008
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Using clichés will give readers the impression that they’ve heard it all before. Keep your reader engaged by making your writing as sharp and creative as your spoken conversations. Here are two simple strategies.
Are nonverbal signals holding you back?
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- October 2, 2008
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Next time you’re preparing for a moment in the spotlight, rehearse in front of a video camera. Then view the video, staying as objective as possible. “People will judge you by your appearance and your body language. And they’ll do it quickly,” says Carol Kinsey Goman, executive coach and author of The Nonverbal Advantage.
Back to basics: getting a good grip
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- September 5, 2008
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A good, well-timed handshake to pair with your grin is a sure way to stand out, whether you’re at the company picnic or an industry conference. Here’s how important it is: The prospective employee with the best handshake is more likely to get the job, research shows.
Crafting an 'open me now' subject line
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- May 1, 2008
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Read minds by watching for body cues
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- July 1, 2007
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Is he giving you an honest answer? Is she angrier than she’s telling you? Watch for “tactile signs” to know what someone really feels.
Send the right message, even in silence
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- May 1, 2007
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You're always sending messages, even as you sit in silence. “Nonverbal cues indicate what is really being said,” says communications expert Debra Hamilton. Here are the gestures and cues you should be aware of.
Make an impression with 'rule of 12'
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- April 1, 2007
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Remember the “Rule of 12/12/12” to make a good impression on everyone you meet.


