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    Language is the ability to acquire and use complex systems of communication‚ particularly the human ability to do so. Oral style refers to how we convey messages through the spoken word. There are three key points speak appropriately‚ speak Cleary‚ speak vividly. When you speak appropriately means that you are using language that adapts to the needs‚ knowledge‚ and attitudes of your listeners and avoidant language that alienates any audience embers. When you speak clearly means that you are using

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    "True Friendship" Friendship is something that takes time to happen. You may think that having a friend means‚ you share a friendship‚ but I do not think so. Friendship to me is getting to know someone so well that you could tell what the person is feeling even when they won’t admit it. A friend is a person who will always be by your side when times are bad. When you feel like no one cares for you‚ it is not true only a true friend does and will know when you are feeling this and

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    What it means to be Australian There are many aspects of ‘what it means to be Australian’. Each one of us could describe ourselves with multiple different identities. The variety of identities as a nation is what unites us all as a country. Mateship with an easy going attitude ‚ the way we recognise multiculturalism‚ the Australian way of life and the physical aspects of Australia in general are the main identities in to which Australians are described. Australia is renowned for the image of

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    What does it mean to be an American? What is it that ties us all together as Americans? What truly defines you as an American? It’s not just about where you were born‚ your race‚ your religion. It’s about how much you love America and your loyalty towards this country. Being an American is defined by how you show that you love this country ‚ whether that be hanging the US flag in your front yard or just simply voting for who the next president will be. Sunnie Baumgardner said‚ “Although the liberty

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    I mean what are we why are we given the names that have been picked and what do our names mean are we able to live up to our potential or are we possibly just puppets in a game of hide and go seek or tug of war only it isn’t a game it is just the world. When feeling like we are so powerless we look on Instagram we think this will help but truly we feel saddened even more because we are all just characters truly we are and we need to decide what to do and not try to do things

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    Analysis of “But What Do You Mean?” Deborah Tannen has written several books and many articles on the importance of communications in social and business relationships. In the essay “But What Do You Mean” Deborah focuses on many of the communication rituals found in the work environment and how they’re viewed differently between men and women. Deborah’s views tend to unfairly paint men as the aggressor and women the innocent victims in the workplace. It begs the question‚ are men just mean and women

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    What does it mean to be customer centric ? The heart of the word customer is “custom”. Great companies understand this. They know building a value proposition around what customers really want – and will want in the future is the foundation far a competitive advantage and business success. What are the benefits of centricity ? * A profitable customer base * Clear understanding of how to grow your business and profits‚ based on a deep knowledge of your customers * An ability to

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    What does coming of age mean? Coming of age into a young adult means you’ll have to become more independent‚ mature‚ and have more responsibilities. Being independent there’s a lot of freedom‚ independence requires confidence you can’t rely on others anymore‚ you’ll have to be selfless. Being mature you have to make wiser decisions‚ if you don’t make the right choices there would be consequences‚ but all of those experiences will prepare you for adulthood. With more responsibilities you may feel

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    What does softball mean to me” From the chalked up dirt to the green grass in the outfield the softball field is where I always want to be. Other people see it as a sport‚ but it is much more than that. Softball to me is an escape and every time I step on that field I feel as if I belong. In school everyone is so quick to judge you making you feel like you don’t belong. However on the field you have a team that treats each other as a family. Everyone shares the same love for the game‚ which makes

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    does not mean a lot to me at the point of my life. The way our government is treating immigrants is rude and irresponsible. Immigrants come here thinking this is where they can start over and then they do and our government throw it all away by deporting them. I would never work for my country in the army. The reasons are because I would never want to serve our president. Our president never thinks about what he is going to say and is rude to almost everyone. I mean patriotism would mean so much to

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