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Talking Correctly
for Success
James A. Fisher
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Price: $12.95
Paperback | 204 pages
ISBN: 978-0-9625941-1-3 |
Summary
We all think of our appearance as our physical looks, mannerisms or dress. And these are certainly important in a job interview, for success in a sales call, for job promotion or social acceptance.
But a good appearance also includes how we speak. And our "teacher" (parents, school teachers, friends) may not be very well trained. So we talk as we hear others around us.
That leads to the obvious errors (I ain't; he don't; he invited Joe and I; like I say; there's two ways out; I could care less; everyone take their notebook-and many more).
This book points out about 500 helpful (and amusing) tips on talking correctly in ordinary conversation. There are examples given so that the reader can recognize the error (and how it should be spoken to be correct). To the reader who thinks or believes that the hearer will not know the difference (and hence the error doesn't matter) the books asks, "How do you know?" and "Why take a chance?"
Above all, this is not a grammar book. It goes right to the heart of errors in daily routine conversation, points out why they are errors and explains what the correct word or phrase should be. The book also contains sections on pronunciation, foreign words common in English, and a self-administered quiz to help readers realize how frequently errors occur in ordinary conversation.
A must for every young businessperson and for 99% of high school or college young people.
About the Author
James A. Fisher is a Phillips Exeter Academy alumnus and an honors graduate of Yale University, where he majored in English. His career in large and small business, industry and consulting includes experience as a laboratory technician, personnel manager, writer, advertising manager, video producer, sales trainer, editor, executive and marketing consultant, among other professional. He has had a life-long interest in education and language.
He is the coauthor of a dictionary of teenage slang, and a book on fund-raising for nonprofit organizations.
Reviews
"I like it! Before you say another word, read this book!"
- Sally J. Bright, Columnist "Our Lively Language"
"As a former college president and frequent public speaker, I know the benefits of this helpful guide."
- Linda Koch Lorimer, Vice President, Yale University
"When I see the need to articulate, the lawyers, the English, the politicians run circles around those of us who run or ran a business. We all need to sell, to explain, no matter what field we're in. This book helps - A LOT!"
- Amory Houghton, U.S. House of Representatives, 31 Dist., New York
"A practical guide for correct use of the language. Very useful for polishing one's image and appealing to the business reader, with great examples."
- C.W. Wise, Director, Training/Development/Education,
PPG Industries, Inc.
"Fisher's counsel will surely improve the lot of any young businessperson. But what a treat for student and teacher, if every high school and college student took Fisher's advice in the oral use of the language."
- Donald G. Adam, Head, English Department, Chatham College
