Posts Tagged ‘language’
It’s just semantics – that is the point, isn’t it?
I’ve got a few expressions (or words) that really get on my nerves (piles of other things get on my nerves, but only a few expressions). The biggest is, as you can probably guess, “literally” when applied to something that didn’t literally, or more usually – literally couldn’t happen. You “literally exploded with rage”? Really? Unless we’re going the hyperbole route, which I doubt most people do intentionally, I’m simply going to have problems believing you. If you’re a professional communicator – then I’m really going to have to rethink things.
My number two cringe-inducer is “Well that’s just semantics.” The phrase implies that the difference between the opinions being expressed is merely cosmetic – just a matter of words. But here’s the thing, Read the rest of this entry »
So What You’re Really Trying to Say…
I’m not sure if I’m the only one, but I feel that people don’t understand “Sarcastic” language. I have been in numerous situations where I have had people really think that I was serious about what I said.
Honestly, do you really think that I, or anyone, is that dumb? It’s even gotten to the point where during one of my reviews I was told I have “holes” in my head. Really? Lighten up people.
It’s time for some Indian breakfast!
Every business has an ecosystem and PR has always evolved around media. In India, PR is at a crossroads. I would say that it is little indecisive at the moment—whether to ape western markets and jump directly onto the social media bandwagon, or still come to terms with the ever-expanding traditional media landscape of the country.
