Adverbs: How You Say It Matters You know what you want to say—but how do listeners perceive it? That’s the power of adverbs. They describe a verb. 🌟Example: She runs. ➡️She runs quickly. ➡️She runs fast. Both quickly and fast, point back to the verb. And, adverbs can help set the right tone. Especially in business… 📊 In fact, tone misunderstandings are one of the top reasons for conflict in global remote teams. (Source: McKinsey, 2021) Here’s how to say what you mean in the appropriate style: 🗣️ 5 Adverbs That Change the Whole Message 1. Set expectations ✅ “Let’s send the update ASAP. They need it immediately." 2. Sound human, not robotic ✅ “Thanks for jumping in so fast!” ✅ “I really appreciate your teamwork on this!” 3. Smooth out reminders ✅ “Just quickly following up…” 4. Handle feedback gracefully ✅ “You handled the situation tactfully.” 5. Be natural ❌ “Very, very helpful.” ✅ “Extremely helpful.” 🙌 Adverbs are the secret superheroes of communication—quiet, underrated, and wildly powerful. With just one word, they can boost your tone, build trust, and instantly elevate how professional you sound. 🌐 Want to learn more? Come and have a coffee with me. We’re all about delivering a Gold Standard experience that helps you become a more confident, clear, and compelling communicator—every single day.