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Lynda Stucky's Articles in Public Relations

  • Vocally Abusive Behaviors that Cause Hoarseness!
    If maintaining good vocal health is important in your job, you'll want to read which behaviors to avoid to prevent vocal hoarseness.
  • Six Holiday Gift Ideas that Promote Language Skills
    Six holiday gift ideas for your gameboard loving family member or friends. These games will build on language skills for anyone interested in being a better communicator!
  • Four Reasons Why We Don't Understand ESL Speakers
    Speaking with a foreign accent may mean that you are difficult to understand. There are a number of reasons why a non-native English speaker is difficult to understand. Knowing the reasons behind this difficulty may provide understanding. Learn the reasons and how to respond when you just can't understand the speaker.
  • Eliminate this Two-Letter Word from Your Vocabulary!
    So, "um" you are "um" giving "um" a presentation. And "um" your nerves are "um" getting in the way. "um" The thought of being silent during your pauses scares you to death! In creeps this tiny two-letter silence buster that allows you to keep talking constantly. But would your listener hear you better if you didn't use so many "ums?"
  • Seven Strategies to Ward off Seasonal Voice Problems
    The devastating effects of becoming hoarse or losing your voice completely are too great for the busy executive. Learn strategies to prevent this from happening to you!
  • The Important Role of Intonation in Speech
    Learning a foreign language can be a daunting task. But you have persevered and learned the grammar and pronunciation of American English perfectly. However, you are finding that people don't seem to understand you despite your good grasp of the language. Find out why some people continue to be difficult to understand and the important role of intonation.
  • Say It With Gestures
    Our bodies send messages that speak volumes about us--what we are feeling and thinking at the time, how comfortable and professional we appear. Learn more about our body language and gestures and what we can do to improve the "look."
  • Speaking Problems to Avoid
    Speaking clearly in business settings is an essential skill for everyone. Some people don't like the way they sound and others have to repeat themselves frequently. Learn about ten different problems many people encounter every day in business communications.
  • Four Simple Ideas for Increasing Your Credibility
    Speaking like a credible professional requires us to polish the little things in speech and voice. Learn about one area of speech that seems insignificant but creates a lot of impact if developed.
  • Pittsburhgese: Charming or Annoying?
    If you've heard it once, you heard it a thousand times: Pittsburghese gets heads turned but not because it sounds professional! Yes, it is unique and it is interesting but there are enough nonstandard English problems with it that make the user sound unprofessional. Learn about Pittsburghese here.


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