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Bad Advice: If you can’t say something good about somebody, say nothing at all.”
NEVER SAY…By Gene Griessman “If you can’t say something good about somebody, say nothing at all.” This actually should be Seldom say instead of Never say because it is good advice for inhabitants of little villages where everyone knows everything … Continue reading
When Not To Send A Letter Or Email
Advice About Writing–And Not Writing–Letters And Emails by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. Whatyousay.com advises you never to send a letter or email when *…you’re really, really angry You will regret it later if you do. Oh, I know the feeling. You’re … Continue reading
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How To Write a Note of Condolence
What You Say To Someone Who’s Bereaved by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. Sometimes less is more, and that certainly can be true when you express sympathy to someone who’s just lost a loved one. I know I felt that way when … Continue reading
Posted in Funerals, Death, and Dying, Never say..., Writing/How To Write letters, notes,articles, email, books
Tagged Earl of Grahtham, gene griessman, how to write a letter of condolence, Lincoln on Communication, never say, Robert Crawley, what to say at a funeral, what you say, what you say to the bereaved, “Downton Abbey, ” Matthew Crawley
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Writing Tip:Don’t Ask Readers to Stop Reading
Advice for Writers of Articles and Books–Never Say… Whatyousay.com has found a useful writing tip in a book by Tim Morrison entitled “Basic Writing Tips for Emerging Writers.” Phillips recommends that you never say anything in a book or article … Continue reading
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Never Say: A Customer-Service No-No
What You Say And Don’t Say To A Customer Near Closing Time by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. The other evening I needed to pick up a prescription, so I called to find out when the pharmacy closed. I was told, “We … Continue reading
The Letter of Condolence: Never Say…
What You Say and Don’t Say When You Write A Letter of Condolence by Gene Griessman, Ph.D. The following statements should never be used when you write a note or letter of condolence. Ditto for what you say when you … Continue reading
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Tagged business etiquette, Chaney and St. Clair Martin, gene griessman, how to write a letter of condolence, how to write a letter or note of sympathy, never say, what not to say at a funeral, what you say, what you say to the bereaved
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Positive Parenting
Parenting: “7 ways to make sure what you say won’t damage your child” by Jean Guarino We found a fine article about positive parenting written by Jean Guarino in the Sun-Times entitled “7 ways to make sure what you say … Continue reading
How To Argue: What Not To Say
How To Argue: Never Say… By Bob English When attempting to reconcile in an argument (or disagreement), never say, “I understand what you’re saying, BUT…”. This negates everything that the other speaker has just said, and continues the argument on the … Continue reading
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