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1. TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE
VIRTUAL
COMMUNICATION

2. Be Clear

3. Who
What
When
Where
How
Why

4. Be Ultra-Specific

5. Watch Out For Idioms

6. They jumped the shark
It’s raining cats and dogs
I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth
He’s going postal
Going cold turkey
Hit the books, hit the sack

7. From
https://blog.ted.com/40-idioms-that-cant-be-translated-
literally/
The idiom: Ich verstehe nur Bahnhof.
Literal translation: “I only understand the
train station.”
What it means: “I don’t understand a thing
about what that person is saying.’”

8. From
https://blog.ted.com/40-idioms-that-cant-be-translated-
literally/
The idiom: Det är ingen ko på isen
Literal translation: “There’s no cow on the
ice.”
What it means: “There’s no need to worry.

9. From
https://blog.ted.com/40-idioms-that-cant-be-translated-
literally/
The idiom: Pagar o pato
Literal translation: “Pay the duck.”
What it means: “To take the blame for
something you did not do.”.”

10. Use Words To Express Value

11. Be
Interesting
(Or At Least
Not Boring)

12. Create a Feedback Loop

13. Catch our podcast at
www.CreationCurve.com
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