What words can not be used in the beginning of a sentence?
And… may be the biggest no-no for beginning a sentence.That's because it is a conjunction (that by definition connects two clauses; it is not normally intended to begin a sentence).It may be taboo, but beginning with “And…” is a rule nevertheless often broken in English—either due to presumed necessity, or for effect (to stress the significance the phrase thereby ‘adds onto’ the previous sentence/phrase).When I had a frightful case of food poisoning, the surly L.A. Fire Department EMTs who showed up somewhat slower than expected were also unbelievably incompetent and rude. And one of them even botched the IV that he stuck into my hand, leaving a large bruise for well over a week. I was incensed. They have no business being in any public-facing emergency medical job and should be fired! And they sent me a bill for $1,528—for taking me four miles to the nearest hospital ER (after refusing to take me to my usual hospital and threatening to abandon me for in their words “being an asshole”)!! Wow, stunning.
What are some alternative ways to say "coming soon"?
ImminentFast approachingOn its way
What is an alternative to "I look forward to hearing from you"?
To be absolutely brutal and honest with you, nobody cares about “I look forward to hearing from you.”The practical reason is that it’s a conventionally polite way to end a letter. It’s just a formulaic exit. As long as you don’t fumble the grammar of it, no one will go through that sentence with a fine-tooth comb.If you start using any other variations or alternatives, I guarantee it will come across contrived and a little weird to the recipient.If you really, really must end the letter ‘differently,’ try one of the Pitman’s Institute’s lines (well known among generations of secretaries):—“Thank you for your kind attention to the matter.”Thanks for the A2A.(Answered Jan 10, 2016 — fixed system formatting glitches Nov 7, 2017)
What are alternatives to the phrase "with this in mind"?
I would include as possibilities: “pursuant to,” “consequently,” “therefore,” thus,” “hence,” and “as a corollary.”
What is an alternative to saying "In Loving Memory of"?
in honor of...or...in remembrance of..
What is an alternative phrase for " All the best for your future endeavors"?
A couple that come to mind…“Best of luck in the future”“Here’s to your future success”“Hope you get where you want to go”“I wish you the best in all that you do”I hope this helps in your future endeavors! (haha)
What are some alternative ways to say "I hope things are well.." in a professional email--the central concern being the word "hope"?
While you may feel that "I hope...." is trite and disingenuous, the phrasing is also an acceptably gracious one. Lynne Gaetner Johnson has some interesting thoughts: Opening Sentences for Global Email.The purpose of the opening is to keep from being blunt or impolite. But do this exercise:Answer: why do I need to write this email? What is the most important point I need to make? What action do I want to see happen?i.e. I need to write this email to verify a decision we made.The most important part is to remind the reader of our discussion and agreement.I need the reader to respond with a simple "I understand."Hi Reader,I really appreciated the time we were able to spend discussing the upcoming event. This email is a simple verification of that discussion. According to my notes, you agreed that you would sponsor the attendee badges at the cost of $350.00. If this is correct, please reply to this message and include the billing information you mentioned.....When you are clear on the mission of the email, the polite words will flow.Hope this is useful.
What is an alternative phrase for "best practice"?
The usual phrase is “best practices” (plural, meaning something vaguely like “best manners” in etiquitte or social graces). Best practices are those actions that experience has proven viable, dependendable ones.A singular best practice would need some context. The single best way to let dough rise? Or code up a function in a given langusge? Often, best practices themselves are common sense, like “save your work every 15 minutes” or “make daily and weekly backups.”When writing a manual or safety sheet, qualifying that process need not be laden with terminology, so even something as casual as, “We find doing X when Y happens works best in our team” gets the important info. out without making it read like a stiff military manual. “Our approach” sounds a bit more realistic than “We apply a proven best practice initiated in Group 1.”
Alternatives to "we are gathered here today"?
We are trying to write our wedding vows and we have the everything except the opening sentence. We want to welcome everyone but don't want the normal "We are gathered here today" or "dearly beloved" any creative, non-religious, non-tacky suggestions? Omitting smart *** comments would be much appreciated. THank you!