In the heat of the moment we often go back to translating out of our language and unfortunately get it wrong. Here are 5 examples from the workplace. 1. Firstly, …

You’re sitting in a ‘problem solving’ meeting and want to put in your two cents. Accepting ideas presented or given is simple especially because you’re basically agreeing: Phrases like: “Yes, …

I’m sure you have times when you can’t think of/remember the names of something or even somebody. Here are 5 phrases to help you out and all mean ‘DINGSBUMS’: 1. …

If at first you don’t succeed, try try try again. Maybe you’ve heard this proverb before, which recommends tenacity and perseverance to achieve what you want. An interesting link into …

I’m sure you often have that awkward millisecond of silence after the usual formalities on the phone, and you’re thinking about what to say next. Here are a few simple …