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Writers Talk About Writing

Why Do the Best Writers Have the Most Emotional Intelligence?
May 27, 2020
By Daphne Gray-Grant

People with a higher Emotional Intelligence are also better writers. Find out which useful attributes emotionally intelligent writers display.  Continue reading...
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Ad and marketing creatives

The Case of the Generic Name
May 20, 2020
By Nancy Friedman

A case recently argued before the US Supreme Court — by telephone! — teaches us a lot about trademarks, generic terms, and domain names.  Continue reading...
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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Which Came First: The Chicken or the Hen Apple?
May 8, 2020
By Mark Peters

Even in horrible times, you can always count on euphemisms. Evasive language never takes a day off.  Continue reading...
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Language Lounge

A Monthly Column for Word Lovers

That Uncertain Someone
May 4, 2020
By Orin Hargraves

Do the profound insights made by J. L. Austin and Paul Grice have any application to "conversations" in which the traffic in words is by definition all or nearly all one-way?  Continue reading...
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(Talkin' 'Bout) the Generations
April 28, 2020
By Nancy Friedman

Before the 20th century, generational names were rare or nonexistent. What changed? And what do the names of generations tell us about history and identity?  Continue reading...
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Writers Talk About Writing

Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone? Is the Pandemic Making It worse?
April 22, 2020
By Daphne Gray-Grant

Most people will spend five years and four months on social media over their lifetime. Are you addicted to your smartphone, and has it gotten worse than ever?  Continue reading...
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Evasive Maneuvers

Euphemisms old and new

Fiercely Real Humanism and Other Hooey in the Physical Distancing Age
April 8, 2020
By Mark Peters

Are you physical distancing or social distancing? Either way, there's a euphemism to distract you during these unprecedented times.  Continue reading...
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