So which is it?
Posted: 05/25/2011 Filed under: Uncategorized Comments OffSigns like these really make you wonder about the green movement, don’t they? If you really are “saving the world” with your hybrid car, then shouldn’t that be reward enough?
Do they sell these cars on “saving the world,” or on “saving the world + special parking privileges”?
What to avoid when speaking to a group
Posted: 05/16/2011 Filed under: Uncategorized Comments OffAccording to a Gallup poll, these are the things that people find most annoying about other people’s speaking habits. Commit them to memory, so you won’t make these mistakes when it’s your turn at the podium.
| Cursing | 84% |
| Mumbling, talking too softly | 80% |
| Talking too loudly | 73% |
| Monotonous or boring voice | 73% |
| Filler words like “um,” “you know” and “uh” | 69% |
| A nasal whine | 67% |
| Talking too fast | 66% |
| Poor grammar, mispronouncing words | 63% |
| A high-pitched voice | 61% |
