The Magic of Preposition + Gerund
Simple yet foundational grammar: if you’re confused about what verb form to put after common prepositions (about, for, with, in, of, and so on), you can use gerunds with a high degree of confidence. It’s pure magic. What are you thinking about? I am...
How to make small talk with Americans, pt.2
One of the most common questions I get from foreign professionals working here in the Bay Area is “how can I make small talk with my American co-workers? I can talk about professional stuff but the casual conversation is very difficult. I never know what they’re...
How to speak up in meetings – American-style.
I’m posting this link because some of the points mentioned in here remind me of Asian clients I’ve worked with who’ve had trouble speaking up in meetings. Some of that resistance is cultural – a desire to be respectful to the more senior...Great business writing advice!
I would add about #3 – it’s also important to keep in mind what your audience might NOT know. Sometimes we spend so much time with a particular subject, we forget that the reader might be unfamiliar with it!...
