"In an exclusive preview of his book The Stuff of Thought, Steven Pinker looks at language and how it expresses what goes on in our minds -- and how the words we choose communicate much more than we realize.

"The other day at my health club I asked an employee what time the bank parking lot was available for club members' use.

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"The shoulder-shrugging reply “Whatever” continues to annoy Americans more than other words or phrases, but “fake news” is coming on strong.

"Branson Centre entrepreneur Yanique Grant explores the relationship between language, culture and business success.

"Doesn’t language simply describe the world of business, or does it do more – does the language we use actually shape business?

"Can you guess which one it is?

"While definitions have been known to shift based on the way a word is commonly used, some popular uses are just plain wrong.

"Poor punctuation: all rules and no play.

"When you write business material, you do not just share your ideas and thoughts.

"I am a big believer in the power of language to change the world.

"Short, concise messages should no longer be limited to your social media platforms.

"These 12 books represent the best of the various elements that comprise good business writing.

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"In a country as vast as the United States, you're hardly ever going to find a consensus on how to say something.

"James Altucher (photo, left) shares the four words that guide his life and work as an entrepreneur, writer and father.

"We set out to find the most common languages — besides English — spoken at home in every state, based on the US Census Bureau's 2012-2016 American Community Survey estimates.

"In the world of international business, it's critical to know your words will be understood by people from another country, or it could spell disaster.

"In the realm of business, people often say that it’s a cut-throat or dog-eat-dog world.

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"It's not just what you say; it's how you say it that matters.

"I'm excited to share these top 87 business writing tips with you," writes Mary Cullen (photo, left) at InstructionalSolutions.

"Business writing can be challenging! Happily, there are new inexpensive or free business writing tools available to help you write better at work.

"Once equipped with the terms, it can be easier to see manipulative people for who they really are, and you can gain the strength to walk away.