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Given the fast pace of the modern world, it’s no surprise that our slang has changed rapidly, too. Even less of a surprise is how many terms of endearment come and go: dear, honey, love, sweety, sugar, baby, boo, and now…bae? If you’ve never heard “bae” before, or are even still trying to understand its … Read more

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 saying it? Under what circumstances are those words uttered? When is it being said? And how on earth do you reply, … Read more

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 it. If you don’t mind being called Babe, you don’t have to respond. If you prefer to be addressed differently, you must … Read more

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 use the full term but adjust their tone in different settings. The way you respond to Good Day depends on the formality of the … Read more

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 frequently used as a greeting in many countries where English is spoken. So how do you reply to “Good afternoon”. The best response to … Read more

When someone shares they are late, let them know how you feel about it and do your best to accommodate the situation. There are times when someone simply can’t help it due to circumstances out of their control. Your relationship with them can also influence how you respond when someone tells you they will be … Read more

There are different situations in which you’ll need to say thank you to a group. How you say thanks will depend on several factors, including the setting, the age range of the people in the group, and the size of the group. The type of communication channel that you have available is a factor. Your … Read more

Mastering this skill of writing great emails is a huge piece of the success puzzle in today’s hypercompetitive business world. And we’re not just talking about email marketing emails here, either. Sure, knocking those kinds of emails out of the park is essential (especially when you can get a $42 return on every dollar spent … Read more