Maureen Taylor

How to

Compliment a Song

Someone just sang or played you an amazing song and you’re absolutely awe-struck—but how do you tell them that? What can you say that expresses everything you’re feeling? We’ve put together a list of examples to ...

What Does "Let Him Cook" Mean?

How to use the Twitter and TikTok slang phrase like a naturalWho is “he” and what, exactly, is he “cooking?” And why is Woody from ''Toy Story'' there? The internet moves fast, its slang moves faster, and we’...

How to Politely Remind Someone to Reply to You

Maybe you asked someone to do something or you need to let them know about a meeting, but how can you send a gentle reminder without sounding rude or impatient? It's pretty easy for a person to get caught up with other t...

17 Subtle Signs That a Manager Wants to Hire You

Surefire ways to tell when you’re a shoo-in for a jobThe hiring process can be downright nerve-wracking, especially when you’re left waiting to hear if you impressed the hiring manager in an interview. Luckily, you ...

How to

Make Eye Contact

Making eye contact can be tricky, especially if you are shy, or nervous, but good eye-contact is important for building trust and engaging an audience. Even if you struggle to hold eye-contact now, all it takes is a litt...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Blog Using Blogger

Setting up a blog on Blogger so you can start sharing your thoughts If you are looking for a place to start a blog and share your ideas and interests, you can start a blog for free on Blogger. This How.com.vn article tea...

How to

Make People Want to Be Around You

We all want to be liked. If you struggle with feeling confident and comfortable in the presence of others, though, you're not alone. Fortunately, you can learn a few concrete skills and practices to try to make yourself ...

How to

Be Charming

Charm is the art of having an attractive personality. Some people charm others the moment they enter a room, while others earn a reputation as a charmer over a period of time. While everyone is born with differing amount...

What Does an Eyebrow Flash Mean?

Everything you need to know about this nonverbal expressionYou lock eyes with someone across the room and could’ve sworn they raised their eyebrows for a split second at you. Huh? What does that even mean? This is know...

How to

Start a Blog

Blogging is a very popular passive income stream. You may see many people call themselves bloggers. If you want to become one of them and put forth your views onto the internet and spread knowledge, this How.com.vn is perfe...

Replying to a Farewell Email From a Client: Professional Tips and Examples

Crafting a graceful goodbye to preserve your relationship with a client You just received an email informing you that a client no longer needs your services—how can you craft a professional reply that’ll help you mai...

How to Respond to Joe Mama

“Did you ever hear back from Joe?” “Who’s Joe?” “Joe Mama!” This classic joke is a staple and if you’ve been burned by this one before, it’s reasonable that you’re looking for some clever comebacks. I...

How to

Maintain Eye Contact

Making eye contact is a lot trickier than it seems. The need for perfect timing can make eye contact a challenge. Too much eye contact can come across as aggressive or creepy, whereas too little can come across as aloof ...

How to Use and Reply to “Thank You Though”

Understand this common English phrase with our complete guideYou’re chatting with a friend, and they say, “Thanks, though!” What does that even mean? Are they saying “thanks” or “no thanks”? The English la...

How to

Address a Female Chairperson

The person who fills the role of "chair" is usually elected by the members of their board or committee to serve in the highest position of that organization. A man or a woman may be a chair, but the traditional title "c...

How to

Be More Modest

Anyone can become more modest. It just comes down to cultivating the right attitude and being more mindful of how you present yourself and interact with others. If you're not sure where to get started, don't worry—this...

How to

Cope With Arrogant People

Arrogant people seem to think that they know everything. If you let them, they can really get on your nerves or let you down and keep you there. Rather than getting upset, sad or depressed, it's better to find an approac...

What Does “Stir the Pot” Mean?

Someone just used the phrase “stir the pot,” but you’re pretty sure they weren’t talking about soup. Good call— “stir the pot” is, in fact, a pretty common expression among fluent English speakers, but it c...

How to

Write Clear Instructions

If you're a teacher or technical writer, you probably have to write instructions every day. But for many other people, writing clear instructions can be difficult. You might skip a key step because you assume your reader...

How to

Communicate Well With People from Other Cultures

To build good relationships with people from other cultures, it is essential to learn how to communicate with them verbally and non-verbally. You can make things easier by also learning about their culture and practicing...