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Test your CI

You’ve probably heard about IQ and perhaps about EQ before. But have you ever heard about CQ? CQ stands for Cultural Intelligence. This can be defined as the “ability to cross divides and thrive in multiple cultures”, according to CommonPurpose.org. Why not try to analyse your own Cultural Intelligence using the Eight Poles assessment form and start some interesting conversations? I’m starting tomorrow!

IQ = Intelligence Quotient
EQ = Emotional Intelligence

Exchange of opinions

Two colleagues are having a discussion.

The first one asks: How would you describe the term “exchange of opinions”? The other answers: That’s a situation when you have your opinion and you go with it to your boss. You later return with his opinion.

British versus American English

British and American English have far more similarities than differences. But it’s still good to know how the languages differ.
Listen to this audio clip discussing the differences. Did you know them all? I didn’t realise that the Americans don’t use “tag questions” as often as we Brits do. I use them a lot. Do you?

Get talking

If you find it difficult to make small talk, just follow this three-step formula (link to: time.com).

  1. Reveal something small about yourself.
  2. Ask an open-ended question (that means a question that doesn’t just call for a “yes” or a “no” answer).
  3. Talk about what’s going on in the world.

You’ll make a confident and intelligent impression.