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

An eye-opening guide on how we talk and write to one another, explores 400+ of the most common cases of (filler words, hyperbole, and abstractions) and (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 grammar, will help you communicate more effectively at home, at work, and online.