Waiting for the eggs?
Today is ‘Easter Sunday’. ‘Easter’ (and not ‘Eastern‘!) is a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Read how people celebrate it in the United States.
So forgetful
“Doctor, doctor, I keep forgetting things!”
“How long have you had this problem?”
“What problem?”
Clear your mind
How do you clear your mind and focus on new tasks during the day when you’re feeling very stressed? And how do you relax at the end of a busy day? Do you have any strategies? You just need about 15 minutes to clear your mind and regain focus if you follow these strategies (link to: www.inc.com). Why not give them a try?PS Today is Good Friday. It’s a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. You might like to read more about Good Friday in the United Kingdom here.
American versus British English
Do you know the difference between a lawyer, solicitor, barrister, advocate and attorney? The Macmillan Dictionary has a short and sweet explanation.
Your perfect speech
Do you dream of giving a perfect speech? This easy-to-follow cheat sheet can help you to plan, prepare and deliver it.
PS Be careful today. It’s April Fool’s Day. Don’t believe everything you read and hear. Someone might be trying to play a prank on you!
The ampersand
The sign in the photo is called an ‘ampersand‘ and is a symbol for ‘and‘. You might see it written in company names (like ‘Procter & Gamble’), in abbreviations and in logos.
I suggest that you do not use it in your writing as a replacement for the word ‘and’. ‘And’ is really not a long word to write out, is it?
