This week’s subject comes from a reader. She wrote that someone she knows, but has not seen in a long time, recently passed away and she wanted to write a letter to his wife. However, she is struggling to find the right words and tone in English. Could I help? First, may I say that … Read more
I love this time of year. Here in Frankfurt, we have the Christmas Market – which is one of the most wonderful things about living in this city. Then there are all the lovely Christmas parties I’m invited to. Some of these are business events, others are private parties. But the parties all have one thing in common: someone has … Read more
It’s more complicated than you think. It’s December, and once again in the US there is a debate over whether one should say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”. Since both are friendly greetings, you would think it shouldn’t be an issue. Trust me, it is. Huffington Post columnist Doyin Richards describes “happy holidays” as a … Read more
