It runs rampant at business networking events: the use of upward inflections when folks introduce themselves and their businesses. “Hi, I’m insert name here? … and I own Acme Company? We offer this and that?…. and would love to handle your next project?” Really? Are you sure? Because I’m not. When you end a sentence [...]
“nonversation”
On a recent Southwest flight I came across a great little article in Spirit, the airline’s in-flight magazine. (Sept 2011) It introduced a ‘new’ word: nonversation. Spirit Lexicon Entry No. 883 nonversation ˈnɑn-vər-sā-shən|noun [From Middle English non,not; and Latin conversation, to associate with] 1. A verbal exchange between two or more people that [...]
Lending a Voice to the Martin House
Now and then I’m asked if I’d be willing to donate my voice services for some worthy cause and I always do it without hesitation. When my long time friend, Margie Stehlik, Director of Operations for the Martin House Restoration Corporation asked if I would lend a voice to their new iPhone app, my response [...]
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