Thursday, October 30, 2014

"How should I say this?": how to phrase your message




Do you have difficulty knowing how to phrase certain messages?
You want to say them correctly, but you need help.

Thankfully, there is a wonderful series of 54 different books that can help you. They are the "Perfect phrases for ..." series. For example, the Perfect Phrases for ESL: Everyday Business Life includes phrases to accept compliments, answer questions, get information, emphasize certain points during a presentation, and much more. Perfect Phrases for Motivating and Rewarding Employees includes phrases  on raising morale, critical thinking, team spirit and much more. Check out this wonderful series!
Other people have difficulty expressing their thoughts in a concise manner. They say their thoughts are swirling around their heads. For some, this happens primarily in situations in which they are nervous, such as speaking to their supervisor.
If this is your concern, first list the ideas you want to express. Then try to summarize the most important concept in a single sentence. Add 1-2 more concise sentences supporting the idea, with reasons or essential details. It may be easier to master this concept if you start by writing your ideas down, instead of just thinking about them. Eventually you may be able to do it mentally.

Business Speech Improvement provides coaching in verbal skills.


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