WHY ARE WE STILL WHISPERING? RETHINKING WHO GETS TO ASK AT WORK
Navigating the world of work means dealing with challenges that often go beyond our official job descriptions. Every workday, whether we realise it or not, is filled with negotiations: with colleagues, managers, clients, and sometimes, with oneself. From small compromises to bigger battles for what we believe is right, negotiation is at the heart of […]
The Principle of Politeness in Communication
Some interactions tend to lead to combative exchanges and dangerous deductions: a person might say one thing and mean another entirely, and someone else might infer wrongly about the topic of discussion. People seldom engage in interactions that are purposely antagonistic or lead to infelicitous implications. When a communication breakdown occurs, it is because interlocutors […]
The Danger of Bad Grammar… And Other Reasons to Write Right
Have you ever read a sentence like, “Let’s eat Dad” and wondered if the writer was inviting you to dinner or to participate in a horror show? Grammar is not just for accessorising. It is the difference between sounding like a pro and accidentally threatening your father with cannibalism. 1. The Problem: Why Bad Writing […]
