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Does your phone’s autocorrect drive you crazy? Maybe it’s never caught on that you’re “doing well”. . . not “doing we’ll.”...

Every employer has an ideal candidate in mind at the start of the hiring process. The “Why should we hire you?” question af...

You’ve been asked to write a reference letter—nice! Being asked likely means you’ve come far enough in your career that you...

If you speak and write English, it’s most common to use an S or ES ending to make a noun plural. However, some words that d...

Capital can be a noun or an adjective. Capital can refer to uppercase letters, accumulated wealth, or the city that serv...

How many times have you seen “Happy Holidays from the Jones’s” or “Mary Christmas” in a Christmas card? When you’re workin...

The New Yorker is a quirky magazine. Sure, it’s a go-to when you’re looking to read high-quality writing, but the magazine...

One of the best things about language is its malleability. You can switch around a few letters, relocate a comma, or replac...

Dear Prospective Dates, We need to talk. After a string of meh encounters, it’s time to clear the air: I’m a lady introve...

Accept means to agree or to receive something offered. Except means excluding or with the exception of. The ex- of exc...