You wouldn't think that if someone says, "You are beautiful," that would be problematic. However, it can be. It depends on a lot of situations. For instance, who is saying it? When are they...

Several people around the world use terms of endearment with almost everyone they meet. One such term of endearment is babe and depending on the situation, the question is how to respond to...

Many people around the world wish others a good day in various contexts. Some use abbreviations of the term. For example, this happens in Australia with "g'day". People in several countries...

People usually greet each other with a warm good afternoon at a particular time of the day. This greeting is appropriate immediately after noon and before evening. A good afternoon is...

Uh-oh. Ever received an email like this, at work? "I did not receive the reports for quarters 1 and 2. When do you expect they will be completed?" Or, how about: "Your target for this quarter...

To be successful in today’s ultra-competitive business landscape you need to be able to communicate effectively. We’re not just talking about public speaking here, either. No, we mean...