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Could the Semicolon Die Out? Recent Analysis Finds a Decline in Its Usage in British Literature and Confusion Among U.K. Students
Not only are semicolons evidently becoming more rare, but young people are less aware of how to use them, according to a ...
Asking Eric: Head of religious institution is a fine leader, but a rotten speaker
DEAR ERIC: The president of my religious institution is, in my view, a fine leader and a rotten speaker.
Asking Eric: Religious leader’s speaking obscures message
Dear Speech: Here’s the thing about constructive criticism: if the person on the receiving end hasn’t asked for it and/or isn ...
Asking Eric: Should congregant talk to religious leader about his annoying speaking habits?
Dear Speech: Here’s the thing about constructive criticism: if the person on the receiving end hasn’t asked for it and/or isn ...
Asking Eric: Church president is in need of some constructive criticism, but how best to give it?
Dear Speech: Here’s the thing about constructive criticism: if the person on the receiving end hasn’t asked for it and/or isn ...
Asking Eric: My religious leader is a terrible speaker, distracting from his message. Can I say so?
Dear Speech: Here’s the thing about constructive criticism: if the person on the receiving end hasn’t asked for it and/or isn ...
Asking Eric: Religious leader is a good person, but a lousy speaker
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who admires the president of their religious institution, ...
Asking Eric: How do I give feedback on my leader’s poor speaking skills?
This kind of guidance, if welcome, can be quite useful. I like to lead with a compliment. Importantly, I let the compliment ...
Woman Takes Kitten on Routine Vet Visit, 'Shocked' by What They Tell Her
A woman welcomed home a new kitten earlier this month as a furry sibling to the older cat, Dingo. She originally thought ...