Category: Work & People

Or: Why “How are you?” is never just “How are you?” in the workplace Contents When English stops being English Teaching English as a foreign language looks, on the surface, like a grammar exercise in disguise. In reality, it is an apprenticeship in human behaviour. Because once you have explained the difference between “I did…

How workplace communication encodes power, uncertainty, and intent Contents Why Corporate Language Matters Corporate communication often appears neutral, professional, and efficient. Yet beneath its surface lies a dense layer of implicit meaning, shaped by power dynamics, social norms, and institutional expectations. Employees rarely say exactly what they mean. Instead, they rely on shared conventions, indirect…