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, Continue reading →
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.
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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.
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…..a chance to start the day off right.