Coming in second place can be hard, but it can be even harder if you don’t know how to use the words that might describe you. What is the plural of “runner-up”? “Runner-Ups”? “Runners-Up”? Do you know? Are you sure?
Taking care of your customers isn’t a new idea, and this is an expression with nearly three-hundred years of history. But what is the expression? Is it “first come, first serve” or “first come, first served”?
Restaurateur, small business owner, or otherwise, it’s time to get this phrase right.
A great insight might lead to a great inciting of the people, a call-to-action led by a great epiphany. The question of “insight” vs. “incite” isn’t always a matter of confusion, but it is often a matter of paying attention (and knowing which syllable to stress). And great insights come from paying attention, no? Inciting great things can happen in the same way.
Easy enough? Maybe.
Who has the theme song from Rocky in their head? Me? Maybe. Or maybe you’re thinking about the dual-tone sound effects of Law & Order.
Wherever your mind may go with this question—as long as we’re not thinking about “verses” from Shakespeare or Tupac Shakur, which are a part of another conversation—these are the details you need to know.
Well, like so many things, it depends on where in the world you are when you’re asking the question.
How do you spell “ice cream sundae/sunday”? Well, that question has an answer. As to the origins of this dessert, that’s a bit more tricky. Or should I say sticky?
I scream; you scream. We all scream for ice cream.
But what about that sunday? Or wait… what’s wrong with this question?
Let’s have a look-see/looksy/looksie into the correct spelling of “look-see,” shall we not? (Yes, I know. There was no way to write this sentence without giving it away.)
Though you might see all of these spellings, only one is correct.
We all want to do our part to help the earth, to take part in preservation efforts and conservation efforts, and… uh oh… these aren’t the same things, are they. Maybe you’ve never thought about it, but do you know the difference?
Hints for you: one is often associated with terms like “sustainability” and “responsible use,” while the other is often associated with a “leave no trace” mentality.
Imagine being up on stage for a spelling bee. You’re feeling good. Your confidence is shining through your smile. The word caller clears his throat.
Your next word is “straightjacket”/”straitjacket.” How sure of yourself do you feel?
Oh no, doubt is setting in.
Oh, two little letters can make all the difference sometimes, can’t they? In this case, it’s the difference between ferocity and being all washed up. Well, kind of.
Here’s what you need to know:
Psst… I have a secret for you. Okay, maybe it’s not a secret, but it sometimes feels like one. Want to make sure you have the luck of the Irish on your side? If so, learn the difference between “shamrock” vs. “four-leaf clover” please.
Put down the green beer and the “Kiss Me I’m pretending to be Irish” t-shirt. It’s time to delve into the details.