When to Use Advise or Advice in Office E-mails
The word “advise” is commonly used in work related emails in India. Some common sentences or uses include: “Kindly advise me what to do.” (At the end of an email.) “Frank advised us to….” (In the body of the email.) “I advised the client we would be late to the meeting.” “Please advise your convenient […]
Style Guides: Books to Improve and Set Guidelines for Written English
Ensuring the language we use for business communication is presented in a standardized way in an organization requires guidelines. These style guides and reference books are widely available to everyone who writes to ensure a standard is followed for consistency and readability. Let’s take a look at some types of reference books that you can […]
3 American Phrases You May Hear at Work
As an American born and raised, there are certain English phrases that, while I know can be habitual, I realize are uniquely American after having lived and worked in Kerala, India for almost seven years. Though some of these phrases could be regional, from the Northeast of the U.S., I have had many of my […]
21 Ways To Impress American Clients
After attending the U.S. business culture training – Virtual Meetings that Impress American Clients & Get Work Done or Managing Client Relationships, participants noted these 21 ways they improved their client facing meeting skills. Following the 21 pointers, take a look at the planning boards we use to conduct the sessions. How To Build Better Relationships […]
Presidents Day – A February Holiday
This “floating Monday” holiday, which falls on the third Monday of February, is officially known as Washington’s Birthday. However, as Washington’s Birthday (February 22) and Lincoln’s Birthday (February 12) fall close to each other, these two days were combined into one holiday colloquially known as ‘Presidents Day.’ Presidents Day is both a federal holiday, and […]
What’s Up with so Many 3-day Weekends?
“Why are there so many 3-day weekends in the US?” This was a question asked as we wrapped up an expat preparation program for assignees readying to move to the USA. The 3-day weekend is typically known as “the long weekend” in conversational English. Some new to the US may think the 3-day weekends is […]
Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a well-known festival in the US. Mardi Gras is a traditional holiday celebrated across many Christian cultures and in the southern regions of the United States. It is particularly famous in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. The festivities include elaborate and colorful parades, family picnics, costumes, music, and […]
Sample Emails to Decline Party Invites
Expats adjusting to life in the US often ask us to help them write sample emails to decline party invites or invites for other social functions. While they are honored to be asked, in some cases, they are receiving too many invites or they have a conflict in their schedule that prevents them from attending […]
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