Quote EQ4U UPDATE – JANUARY 2023

This month’s quote encapsulates a deeply meaningful reflection for the advocation of peace, applicable to scenarios between individuals and groups as well as nations at war – a fitting contemplation for New Year 2023 and beyond:

‘If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man’s life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility.’
HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

The above is listed in EQ4U’s quotes section:
COMMUNICATION & UNDERSTANDING – EQ4U

GRAMMAR/COMMUNICATION NOTES

Grammar/communication notes to be resumed in February.

Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year,

Quote EQ4U UPDATE – DECEMBER 2022

The Christmas season of goodwill prompts reflections of seeking meaningful understanding of and engagement with others:
 

‘If I cannot understand my friend’s silence, I will never get to understand his words.’
ENOCH POWELL
‘I don’t think’ …..’then you shouldn’t talk’ said the Hatter
LEWIS CARROLL (from Alice in Wonderland)
 
‘People will forget what you said and will forget what you did but will never forget how you made them feel.’
MAYA ANGELOU

 
The above are listed in EQ4U’s quotes section:
COMMUNICATION & UNDERSTANDING – EQ4U
 
*GRAMMAR/COMMUNICATION NOTES
 
This month’s grammar notes from Kathy’s book, pages 60 – 62 referencing clarification of common Latin abbreviations and correct comma usage:

• i.e.,- Latin ‘id est’, meaning ‘that is’ or ‘in other words’, generally followed by a comma.
• e.g., – Latin ‘exempli gratia’, meaning ‘for example’. It, too, should be followed by a comma.
• et al – Latin ‘et alii’ meaning ‘and others’. It does not require a comma.
• etc. – Latin ‘et cetera’ meaning ‘and the rest’, ‘and so forth’. It should be preceded by a comma.

Please continue to let me know if you have any grammar or communication notes that you would like me to include or if you have any comments.
 
*Grammar notes are dedicated to the memory of ‘Ruthless Editor’ Kathy Watson.  Kathy’s book: ‘Grammar for people who hate rules’ is a helpful reference source. Link to book: https://amzn.to/2AaV5bE

Quote EQ4U UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2022

The teamwork theme for this month is encapsulated in a quote that encompasses the core attributes for team effectiveness. Relevant to all teams regardless of context, with application of its message critical to the recently appointed Cabinet members appointed by the UK’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak:

‘A team is a group of people who function together in an extraordinary way – who trust one another, who complement each other’s strengths and compensate for each other’s limitations, who have common goals that are larger than individual goals, and who produce extraordinary results.’
PETER SENGE

The above is listed in EQ4U’s ‘Team’ quotes section.

GRAMMAR/COMMUNICATION NOTES

COMPLEMENTARY VERSUS COMPLIMENTARY

A reminder of the difference in meaning between ‘compliment’ and ‘complement’, included in August 202 update, noted because of several examples recently seen where the incorrect term was used.

The simple rule to distinguish between them is that a compliment is something that is given as a free item or something that’s said or written that expresses admiration, regard or congratulation, whereas complement refers to enhancement or completion. The misuse of ‘complimentary’ when it should be ‘complementary’ is frequently noted, although rarely noted the other way round.

Please continue to let me know if you have any grammar or communication notes that you would like me to include or if you have any comments.

Warmest & best wishes,

Jan

Quote EQ4U UPDATE – OCTOBER 2022

In recognition and appreciation of unwavering dedication given to a life of service, October’s quotes are in remembrance of the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth. An unparalleled leadership exemplar of promise fulfilment.

‘The influence of each human being on others in this life is a kind of immortality.’
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS

‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.’
GANDHI

The John Quincy Adams (the 6th President of United States) quote is listed under EQ4U’s ‘Philosophy’ section, and Gandhi’s under ‘Wellbeing’.

GRAMMAR/COMMUNICATION NOTES – To be resumed in November

Warmest & best wishes,

Jan