The trend in everyday conversation is to use grandiose(夸大的)words.“Outstanding” is the new “good,” “amazing” is the new “OK, ” and “huge” is the new “big.” I was in a restaurant in Washington D.C.last weekend and every question I asked was answered with exaggeration. ...
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In many culture, small talk is a big deal. Although it may seem like a pointless conversation to pass the time or avoid awkward silence, it is actually very important for communicating and bonding with others. According to US inspirational speaker Melissa Wadsworth, “Small talk is about tappin...
3. It is an excellent thing to have a good vocabulary, but one ought not to lard one’s common speech or everyday letters with long words. It is like going out for a walk in the fields with a silk hat, a frock-coat, and patent leather boots. No reasonable person could enjoy the...
Different from performing on a normal stage, Li gives his performance(表演)in everyday places, like his backyard and study room. Along with singing, Li also teaches viewers Peking Opera in a humorous way. “Livestreaming has brought this classical art clown(小丑)to earth,” one viewer said...
This album offers an earnest look at everyday life, exploring the highs and lows of relationships and the bittersweet return to one’s hometown. In this interview, Woods delves into his songwriting process, sources of inspiration, and how Nashville has become his second home. Interview: lovely...
Reading Time 1 mins October 14, 2024 As we commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the U.S.A. today, The Big Drum Nation Collective is delighted to highlight Caribbean Yard Campus, an innovative educational enterprise designed to network traditional knowledge systems in the Caribbean. The great ...
To advance the alertness conversation to a more global audience, we first address four of what we deem to be the most prevalent concerns surrounding entrepreneurial alertness, articulating them with the goal of ‘steel manningFootnote1’ the critics: (a) cultural blindness (b) economics versus psy...
Communication plays a big role in our everyday life. Being polite with words can help you have better relationships with other people.1If you are not sure where to start, don’t worry. Below you will find simple tips you can take to start being more polite to other people. ...
An illuminating conversation on Big Tech with the co-hosts of the Pivot podcast, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway.