2nd April 2003 Reading Time: 3 minutes Every now and then a really good joke comes across my desk. Some of these jokes are a little too strong to be distributed to all our community members, but every so often I get something that I think everyone can enjoy. Take a look and let me know what you think! Warm Regards,      Lydia's Top Tips "... also ... and also ... and also ..." Question: "I use the same links or bridging words all the time. I can literally see my audience falling asleep in front of me! What can I do to keep everyone interested and awake for my next presentation?" Answer: Lack of bridging is a sign of inexperience even though the speaker may have actually been giving presentations for years. Next time you're giving a presentation, use the following links: "... let's move on to the second point ..." "... let's consider the following point ..." "... let's take a minute to recap ..." Moving physically from one area of the room to... Read More A little English humour... Did you know that... In Japan, the fat intake in the average Japanese diet is very low, and the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. However, in France, the average fat intake is very high, and yet, the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. In India almost no one drinks red wine, and the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. In Spain, everybody drinks too much red wine, and the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. In Algeria, the average sexual activity ratio is very low, and the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. In Brazil, everybody has sex like crazy, and the heart disease ratio is lower than in the United States and the UK. Conclusion: Drink, eat and have all the sex you want.                   It's speaking English that kills you! New Programs Have you experienced one of our one-day workshops at the British Chamber of Commerce? Well, this summer you should seriously consider coming along. Only low to intermerdiate levels of English are required and a range of topics will be covered: Opening Doors (Abril 10) - Poderosas técnicas de venta y conocimientos culturales para alcanzar éxito en las ventas internacionales. Who moved my cheese? (Mayo 8) - Cambios en la Dirección de la empresa, encarando las oportunidades internacionales con seguridad y competencia. Motivation (Mayo 22) - Construir un espíritu de cooperación en equipos en los que interaccionan personas de diferentes culturas, idiomas y funciones. English & Skills for Trade Fairs (Junio 5) - Como ganar contactos y contratos en convenciones internacionales y ferias comerciales. Send us an email or give us a call at 93 238 7140 if you're interested in joining in. Discounts are available for our community members! To learn more about our programs, take a look at the overview on our website, send us an email or give us a call at 93 238 7140. Advance Communication provides professional development programs to companies and executives in Spain. These cover Communication Skills (presentations, meetings, sales, negotiations etc), Executive Coaching, and Business English training, certification and testing (with the British Chamber of Commerce & London Chamber of Commerce). PRIVACY: We do NOT distribute your email address to any 3rd parties. Advance Communication, Via Augusta 2, 5º, 08006 Barcelona, Spain. Phone: 93 238 71 40 | Fax: 93 415 04 62 | Web: www.advancecommunication.biz Copyright © 2002 Advance Communication, S.L. All rights reserved.