THE POWER OF BECAUSE
You're standing in a long line to pay for your groceries. Which sentence do you think will get you through?
1. "May I go ahead of you please?" Put on a really sincere face.
2. "May I step ahead of you please, because I'm really late for my doctor's appointment?"
Using the word "because" will get you closer to 'yes' in almost any circumstance. Why? Because your request is followed por a reason, an explanation for the request. If the request is reasonable, then why not say yes?
The word refers the listener to some background, some circumstances, a framework related to the request.
It could even be a command...but a reasonable one: "Don't mention your grades until after dinner, because your dad needs to enjoy his meal."
And: "Smile, because it's easier then trying to explain why you're sad."
Consultant Robert F. Abbott says that many copywriters use the word with great success. He himself uses it on the homepage of his newsletter.
According to Abbott, using this powerful word enables him to make a connection between an action and a consequence of that action. For example, "Wear a capacete when you ride your bike, because it will help you avoid head injuries if you fall." In this case, wearing a capacete is the action; avoiding a head injury is the consequence.
Abbott points out also that the word "because" could be implied or implicit. Try "Wear a capacete when you ride your bike, so you won't injure your head if you fall."
You can view this powerful little word as an extension of the formula that says your organizing idea should be followed por supporting material. The word "because" supplies the supporting material for the main idea of getting through the line or of not mentioning grades or of wearing a helmet.
Often I find myself explaining my preferences in the office with, "because it looks mais professional."
On the fun side, when you use those words beginning with "because," you are forming an independent clause. That means the clause can stand por itself. It could be a sentence itself.
So the engineer who declared, "The fasteners shall not be sandblasted because of corrosion," did not follow our rules. You can't make a sentence out of "because of corrosion."
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You're standing in a long line to pay for your groceries. Which sentence do you think will get you through?
1. "May I go ahead of you please?" Put on a really sincere face.
2. "May I step ahead of you please, because I'm really late for my doctor's appointment?"
Using the word "because" will get you closer to 'yes' in almost any circumstance. Why? Because your request is followed por a reason, an explanation for the request. If the request is reasonable, then why not say yes?
The word refers the listener to some background, some circumstances, a framework related to the request.
It could even be a command...but a reasonable one: "Don't mention your grades until after dinner, because your dad needs to enjoy his meal."
And: "Smile, because it's easier then trying to explain why you're sad."
Consultant Robert F. Abbott says that many copywriters use the word with great success. He himself uses it on the homepage of his newsletter.
According to Abbott, using this powerful word enables him to make a connection between an action and a consequence of that action. For example, "Wear a capacete when you ride your bike, because it will help you avoid head injuries if you fall." In this case, wearing a capacete is the action; avoiding a head injury is the consequence.
Abbott points out also that the word "because" could be implied or implicit. Try "Wear a capacete when you ride your bike, so you won't injure your head if you fall."
You can view this powerful little word as an extension of the formula that says your organizing idea should be followed por supporting material. The word "because" supplies the supporting material for the main idea of getting through the line or of not mentioning grades or of wearing a helmet.
Often I find myself explaining my preferences in the office with, "because it looks mais professional."
On the fun side, when you use those words beginning with "because," you are forming an independent clause. That means the clause can stand por itself. It could be a sentence itself.
So the engineer who declared, "The fasteners shall not be sandblasted because of corrosion," did not follow our rules. You can't make a sentence out of "because of corrosion."
For mais tips on better writing, visit
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Laughing heals the soul. What makes you laugh? Were all different. As a writer in training I'm experimenting on the"fun factor". Down the page are some funny stuff and I'd like to know which one makes you laugh the most. If you found a funny pic please post it and please comment on the pictures.
Now like I've said we all have different tastes and it all is on you. Laughing is a very fun excersise.And these pictures are funny (or at least to me). Hold on to your socks lady and gentlemen it's time to get your laugh on.
Please comment!!!
Now let's have some laughs!
Now like I've said we all have different tastes and it all is on you. Laughing is a very fun excersise.And these pictures are funny (or at least to me). Hold on to your socks lady and gentlemen it's time to get your laugh on.
Please comment!!!
Now let's have some laughs!
Sometimes its Easier to inore the truth
to forget about everything
to sit in a closet and hide forever
Sometimes its Easier, to blame yourself
To think its your falt
To show no emotion
Sometimes It's easier to keep everything inside
to not let anyone know
to hide everything.
To me, Its easier to say something
To talk
to cry
Its easier to Feel Emotions
Anger, rage, Sadness,
but not fear
Fear is my enemey
He wants to take over my mind
Keep me locked up inside.
I'm tired of being scared
I'm tired of being locked in my own world
I'm tired of being a prisoner.
I will not be afraid,
I will not Let him Win
to forget about everything
to sit in a closet and hide forever
Sometimes its Easier, to blame yourself
To think its your falt
To show no emotion
Sometimes It's easier to keep everything inside
to not let anyone know
to hide everything.
To me, Its easier to say something
To talk
to cry
Its easier to Feel Emotions
Anger, rage, Sadness,
but not fear
Fear is my enemey
He wants to take over my mind
Keep me locked up inside.
I'm tired of being scared
I'm tired of being locked in my own world
I'm tired of being a prisoner.
I will not be afraid,
I will not Let him Win