Words of Advice
One space or two between each sentence?
The Washington Post. May 2018
One space between each sentence, they said. Science just proved them wrong. In the beginning, the rules of the space bar were simple. Two spaces after each period. Every time. Easy.
That made sense in the age of the typewriter. Letters of uniform width looked cramped without extra space after the period. Typists learned not to do it.
But then, at the end of the 20th century, the typewriter gave way to the word processor, and the computer, and modern variable-width fonts. And the world divided. Read more.
Words Matter
SmithEdition. March 2019
The incorrect use of everyday words can only make you look bad and will most certainly have a negative impact on your entire content. Improper word usage can instantly derail your message. It is embarrassing how many times these are used wrong. Read more.
Want to sound more confident? Avoid these 11 words and phrases.
CNBC.com. November 7, 2021
In such a competitive world, the last thing you need to do is undercut yourself. But that’s what a lot of us are doing when we communicate in ways that make us sound less confident, less determined, and less sure of ourselves.
But there’s an effective solution: Swap out weak words and phrases for ones that will make you come across as more professional and capable.
Here’s what psychologists, linguists, recruiters and CEOs say you should avoid using if you want to get ahead, along with simple replacements that will make a big difference in how you are perceived.
