Saying thank you. Why are we so reluctant to say “thank you” to someone else for their work, especially work that we paid for? Is it possible that paying for something seems to be enough, so thanks are neither needed nor…
The Real Problem with Swearing
The real problem with swearing? No, it’s not what you might be thinking. Recently, I posted a fun meme that had a “swear” jar and a “talking about my dog” jar for coins, reflecting an old idea that when we…
The Impossible English Language!
Talk about showcasing how impossible the English language can be! Thanks to John Philpin for sharing this on one of our mutual BIZCATALYST360° sites in response to something I wrote in my column “All in All.” There are many much shorter versions…
Limits of Language
Did you realize there are actually limits of language? Ann, a friend of mine, related this story to me recently: She was playing cards, and she remarked she needed a 7 or 2. Her partner threw her a 2. Ann…