Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 4. Writing Business Messages
"To highlight some of the most overused buzzwords, we created this visual with 25 of the most overused buzzwords and how much their use has increased in print over the past 30 years.
John Tsantalis runs the blog - Profits Online.
"I recently attended a dinner meeting whose featured speaker told about her life in a foreign country.
"Online Dictionaries aren't just convenient, they give the people who run the dictionary sites a view into the zeitgeist in a way that was never possible when people looked up words in physical books.
See how today’s consumers use the power of social media to get satisfaction from companies.
See how today’s consumers use the power of social media to get satisfaction from companies.
These brief and occasionally humorous pointers will help keep you out of trouble.
"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
Brie Weiler Reynolds introduces and presents an infographic on the topic.
Take a look at Joe Latta's workout for better business writing.
"A team of neuroscientists have built the most intricate map yet for how the human brain processes language.
"Unfortunately, buzzwords can seriously weaken your persuasive messaging and give an impression of insecurity.
"Con artists are a crafty group of people who know exactly how to deceive and control their victims, but their methods are as obvious as a slap in the face if you know what to look for,' says Dragan Radovanovic and Jessica Orwig.
"In today's world of ultratasking and information overload, being concise is more important than ever.
"Have you ever been confused about when to use “a” and “an” before words beginning with “h”?
Christina DesMarais (photo, left) reports.
"Do you think you are a punctuation pro?
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"When you write to tell someone no, your message will already disappoint the individual.
"Tales of the tech unicorn’s impending demise might be somewhat exaggerated.
"The way you speak not only affects how others perceive you; it also has the potential to shape your behavior.
"Take the guesswork out of writing numbers in your business communications.
According to Lynn Gaertner-Johnston, "Writing that succeeds in college often fails in business.