When we were younger, we learned words were just words, but that’s not true. Words, good or bad, hold a lot of power. Hearing a kind word when you are feeling low can change everything and make you feel.  It is correct to say “well wishes as a generic communication of goodwill.” “Well wishes” are …

What do you do for a living? Where do you work? What company are you with? Americans love to talk about careers, and these are all questions you will eventually face. To respond appropriately, you need to understand the difference between “work at,” “work in,” and “work for.” Use “work in” to explain your job’s …

When people we know travel, it’s not uncommon for us to reach out to see how their journey was and whether they arrived safely. We have many ways to ask this question, but which method is best? Only “did you arrive safely?” is correct. “Did you arrive safe?” is incorrect grammar in all contexts. “Safely” …

When writing to another party to communicate a change of terms, initiate a course of action, or resolve a dispute, you want to make sure the reader does not miss certain information. Is it correct to say “please be informed” to emphasize the pertinent information? It is correct to say, “please be informed.” This imperative …

Were you confused the first time you were asked, “How is it going?” First, you expect a word like “going” to be paired with “where” and not “how.” But “How is it going?” makes the “it” even more confusing. What does this phrase mean, and when should you use this phrase?  It is correct to …

When someone notifies you of some fact or event, you may find it challenging to select an appropriate response due to the nature of the announcement. A widely-used, appreciative response you may use is “Thanks for letting me know.”  It is correct to say “thanks for letting me know” to express gratitude and acknowledge information …