Category Archives: Social Exchanges Shakespeare style

Shakespeare’s Words of Gratitude and Thanks to Thank You

Posted on July 29, 2012 by jimmie

“Your presence makes us rich, most noble lord. And far surmounts our labour to attain it.” (King Richard II, act 2, sc. 3) Tips for use.  Elegant follow-up to words of gratitude and consideration, especially when received from a person in power. However, in this day’s blog he who writes it wishes to express his Read More

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Shakespeare on Facial Expression and Non Verbal Communication

Posted on July 27, 2012 by jimmie

“… there is a kind of confession in your looks which your modesties have not craft enough to colour” (Hamlet, act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use.  We all draw initial impressions and indications from the facial expressions of people we meet. Use the line to effect when your interlocutor seems hesitant in answering a Read More

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Shakespeare on Disliking a Person

Posted on July 26, 2012 by jimmie

MESSENGER. I see, lady, the gentleman is not in your books. BEATRICE. No; and if he were, I would burn my study.” (Much Ado About Nothing, act 1, sc. 1) Tips for Use.  Express displeasure and distance yourself from the object of your displeasure. E.G. ‘He is not in my books and if he were, Read More

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Shakespeare on Gossip, Rumor and Slander

Posted on July 24, 2012 by jimmie

“Upon my tongue continual slanders ride, The which in every language I pronounce, Stuffing the ears of man with false reports.” (KHIV.p2.introduction) Comments. A good retort to any sentence of the type ‘I have heard that you…. etc.” and you wish to deny whatever the rumor (or the statement) about you may be. Without prejudice, Read More

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Shakespeare on Love at First Sight, take 3

Posted on July 23, 2012 by jimmie

“Hear my souls speak: The very instant that I saw you, did My heart fly to your service” (Tempest, act 3, sc.1) Comments.  Love at first sight is a common occurrence. Yet somehow it seems strange to associate love at first sight with characters who became known, for example, via their political careers. Could you Read More

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Shakespeare on Supersonic Speed Leading to Excellent Performance Review

Posted on July 22, 2012 by jimmie

“I’ll put a girdle around the earth In forty minutes.” (Midsummer Night’s Dream, act 2, sc. 1) Tips for Use.  A good answer to the question, “When will you be back?” – especially if the questioner expects you to be back promptly and with mission accomplished. Clearly Shakespeare anticipated the space age and the concurrent Read More

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Shakespeare on Age, Appearance and Sex Appeal by Default

Posted on July 21, 2012 by jimmie

“I was created with a stubborn outside, with an aspect of iron, that, when I come to woo the ladies, I frighten them. But in faith the elder I wax, the better I shall appear: my comfort is that old age, that ill layer-up of beauty, can do no more spoils upon my face.” (King Read More

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Shakespeare on the Power of Personality and Personality Type

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jimmie

GLOUCESTER The trick of that voice I do well remember: Is ‘t not the king? KING LEAR  Ay, every inch a king (King Lear act 4, sc. 6) Comments.  Confirm the exceptional standing of a person. You can change ‘king’ to ‘queen’, ‘prince’ or other equivalent (preferably monosyllabic) titles with equal effect. Equally effective in Read More

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Shakespeare on How to Ask for a Salary Raise

Posted on July 19, 2012 by jimmie

 “To my unfolding lend your gracious ear, And let me find a charter in your voice To assist my simpleness.” (Othello, act 1, sc. 3) Comments.  You know all the practical reasons for asking for a raise in salary, but these lines make for a sensible introduction. This of course implies that your boss or Read More

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Shakespeare on Power, Arrogance and the Arrogance of Power

Posted on July 18, 2012 by jimmie

“… man, proud man, Dressed in a little brief authority, Most ignorant of what he’s most assured, His glassy essence, like an angry ape, Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven As make the angels weep.” (Measure For Measure act 2, sc. 2) Tips for Use. Include the lines in a resignation email when you Read More

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