Jelbert Will. Word Wise: Say What You Mean, Deepen Your Connections, and Get to the Point

New York: Running Press Adult, 2020. — 224 p.An eye-opening guide on how we talk and write to one another, Word Wise explores 400+ of the most common cases of word trash (filler words, hyperbole, and abstractions) and word power (verbs of action, ear candy, onomatopoeia). Examining social media, the language of Donald Trump, AI language research, and heard-on-the-street lingo, communication expert Will Jelbert offers simple and concrete recommendations for improving your own vernacular.With wit, practical applications, and a small dose of nitty-gritty grammar, Word Wise will help you communicate more effectively at home, at work, and online.DedicationWord Trash
Shoulds and Other Lies
Adverbs, Adjectives, and Ego Boosters
Emotional Disconnectors
Small Talk Trash
Ego Interjections
Corporate Bullsh*t
Word Power
Verbs That Move
Ear Candy and Onomatopoeia
Get Specific with it
Nouns That Ground
Happy Words
Untranslatables That Spell Connection
Afterword—The Importance of Essence (Not Ego)Discover More
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