Thanksgiving Fast Facts

Eye Anatomy

Glossary of terms related to eye anatomy.
Anterior chamber: The fluid-filled space inside the eye between the iris and the cornea. 
Aqueous humor The thin, watery fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the iris (anterior chamber).
Choroid: The choroid lies between the retina and the sclera. Learn the full definition of the eye anatomy term choroid.
Ciliary Body : Learn the definition of ciliary body.
Conjunctiva: Mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the front part of the eyeball.
Cornea: The transparent, dome-shaped tissue covering the iris and the pupil.
Crystalline lens: A transparent lens that is suspended inside the eye immediately behind the iris which brings rays of light to a focus on the retina. The crystalline lens is the name given to the natural lens that humans are born with.
Eye: Learn the definition of eye.
Eyelid: Learn the definition of eyelid.
Intraocular Pressure: Intraocular pressure is the pressure inside the eye.
Iris: The iris is the colored part of the eye.
Macula: A small, sensitive area of the retina responsible for central vision. This region provides the most distinct vision in the retina and is only 1.5 mm in diameter.
Myelin: Learn the definition of myelin.
Optic Nerve :Learn the definition of optic nerve.
Puncta: 
Puncta are tiny openings along the eyelid margin through which tears drain.
Pupil: Learn the definition of pupil.
Retina: The retina is the light sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye.
Sclera: The sclera is the tough, usually white, outer layer of the eyeball.

How to Properly Greet Someone???

It is easy to establish contact with warmth, affection and an interested expression. Be open, receptive and friendly and keep up the small talk! Here are some easy steps on how to greet the people that you meet in a sincere and open way.

Note: As it stands, this article is fairly specific to an informal greeting in the United States.

1. Approach the person.
2. Say "Hey, how's it going?" or something similarly friendly.
3. Shake hands.
4. Start a conversation if you like. The person might be your friend if you have a lot in common with this person.
5. The polite way of meeting someone is:
* Say, "Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening. It is nice to meet you."
* Shake hands
* Ask, "How are you?"



6. Find small talk topics. 
To continue the conversation, make small talk remarks about the weather, family, how far you traveled, where might be good spot for lunch etc. It isn't about making yourself appear really smart, so don't sweat the small stuff. It is about making yourself affable, personable and approachable. Keep it simple.
7. If you are new to this person, make sure you know they want to meet you too, otherwise the consequences might lead to them getting annoyed.

Tips:

1. Always have a smile and speak clearly and most importantly, look them right in the eye.
2. If you are greeting an adult, smile politely and say hello.
3. If you don't know the person's name, say "nice to meet you" or "nice to see you again".
4. Or, you can ask them politely, by saying, "It is good to see you again, unfortunately I have forgotten your name." It may seem a touch impolite, but it is a lot better than saying the wrong name.

Warnings

• Don't be over-confident as it is off-putting.
• Don't approach someone who does not want to be approached (look for their body language towards you).
• Keep in mind that greetings vary by culture. While the generic Western conventions have become widespread enough that a hand offered for shaking will not be misinterpreted, be careful of the more subtle differences. For example, in Asia people draw a different line between ``eye contact and ``staring.
• If the other person asks how you are first, it is considered polite to answer and ask back.

How to Improve our Clarity of Speech

1. Practice jaw exercises to enhance clarity of speech. Use a mirror to aid you in this step. Here are three exercises to help. These also help relax the jaw, making speech a lot clearer:
   Make wide chewing motions while humming gently.
   Stretch every muscle in your jaw and face. Open your mouth as wide as possible (as if you were about to yawn), while moving your jaw in circles, and sideways.
   
   Open your mouth wide, as in the previous exercise, and shut it again. Repeat 5 times.
2. Try tongue twisters. Start off slowly, and gradually build up until you say them at normal conversation speed. When speaking them, overexaggerate the words, making your tongue, jaw and lips work hard. As you become more sure of them, begin to project your voice and overexaggerate the words more. This helps you gain skill.
3. Have a conversation with yourself in front of the mirror. It may sound silly, but it does help. Again, overexaggerate your words as you speak.
4. Gargle some lukewarm water with a pinch of salt. This helps relieve tension in the throat.
5. Avoid speaking with clenched teeth.
6. Don't rush when speaking. Talk deliberately, but not so slow that you are a robot.
7. Swallow excess saliva. Saliva left in the mouth can result in mumbling and distortion of consonants such as "S" and "K".

When working the jaw and mouth, don't push yourself so far that you hurt yourself. If you feel pain, relax your face a bit.

British and American English Difference

These two varieties of English are very similar that most American and British speakers can understand each other without great difficulty. There are, however, a few differences of grammar, vocabulary and spelling. The following guide is meant to point out the principal differences between American English (AE) and British English (BE).
Differences in Grammar
Use of the Present Perfect

The British use the present perfect to talk about a past action which has an effect on the present moment. In American English both simple past and present perfect are possible in such situations.

* I have lost my pen. Can you borrow me yours? (BE)
* I lost my pen. OR I have lost my pen. (AE)
* He has gone home. (BE)
* He went home. OR He has gone home. (AE)

Other differences include the use of already, just and yet. The British use the present perfect with these adverbs of indefinite time. In American English simple past and present perfect are both possible.

* He has just gone home. (BE)
* He just went home. OR He has just gone home. (AE)
* I have already seen this movie. (BE)
* I have already seen this movie. OR I already saw this movie. (AE)
* She hasn't come yet. (BE)
* She hasn't come yet. OR She didn't come yet. (AE)

Possession

The British normally use have got to show possession. In American English have (in the structure do you have) and have got are both possible.

* Have you got a car? (BE)
* Do you have a car? OR Have you got a car? (AE)

Use of the verb Get

In British English the past participle of get is got. In American English the past participle of get is gotten, except when have got means have.

* He has got a prize. (BE)
* He has gotten a prize. (AE)
* I have got two sisters. (BE)
* I have got two sisters. (=I have two sisters.)(AE)

Will/Shall

In British English it is fairly common to use shall with the first person to talk about the future. Americans rarely use shall.

* I shall/will never forget this favour. (BE)
* I will never forget this favour. (AE)

In offers the British use shall. Americans use should.

* Shall I help you with the homework? (BE)
* Should I help you with the homework? (AE)

Need

In British English needn't and don't need to are both possible. Americans normally use don't need to.

* You needn't reserve seats. OR You don't need to reserve seats. (BE)
* You don't need to reserve seats. (AE)

How to Answer the Phone Politely?

Prepare to focus on the conversation. Stop whatever you may have been doing and get ready. Try to smile before picking up the phone - it will make a difference in how you sound.

Always identify yourself. In business situations, it is appropriate to answer the phone with your name and company: "Good Morning, XYZ company. This is Joan. How may I help you?", however it is also good practice to identify yourself or your household when you answer your home phone.

Even if the caller would like to speak to someone else, briefly let them know who you are.

Respond with an appropriate level of formality. Try not to speak too informally until you know who the caller is.

If the speaker does not introduce him/herself, say, "May I ask who's speaking?" In this way you will not offend him/her.

Do not delve into gossiping or personal conversations immediately. If you talk too soon, it might baffle the speaker, or you may even leak out some personal details to the speaker which you did not intend to share with strangers.

Listen carefully to find out the reason the person is calling and respond appropriately.

If the person they are calling for is not at home or is unavailable to speak, tell the caller, "I'm sorry, he/she is not available right now. May I take a message?" Be sure to record the persons name, phone number, and purpose of call. This way, if it is an important call, the issue can be dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Be wary of information gathering calls. If the caller requests details about you or others, consider carefully before responding. Even if the caller gives a name and indentifies his or her company, you should be wary unless they are a trusted contact.

In a business situation, state "I'm sorry, sir/madam. Company policy is that I am not permitted to give out that information. May I have more details on why it is required?" and make your assessment from there.

At home, just politely say "I'm sorry sir/madam, I'm quite wary of giving away my personal details. Is it essential?" If the answer is yes then ask further questions, but try not to give away any details.

Prepare to focus on the conversation.' Stop whatever you may have been doing and get ready. Try to smile before picking up the phone - it will make a difference in how you sound.

Always identify yourself. In business situations, it is appropriate to answer the phone with your name and company: "Good Morning, XYZ company. This is Joan. How may I help you?", however it is also good practice to identify yourself or your household when you answer your home phone.

Even if the caller would like to speak to someone else, briefly let them know who you are.
Respond with an appropriate level of formality. Try not to speak too informally until you know who the caller is.

If the speaker does not introduce him/herself, say, "May I ask who's speaking?" In this way you will not offend him/her.

Do not delve into gossiping or personal conversations immediately. If you talk too soon, it might baffle the speaker, or you may even leak out some personal details to the speaker which you did not intend to share with strangers.

Listen carefully to find out the reason the person is calling and respond appropriately.

If the person they are calling for is not at home or is unavailable to speak, tell the caller, "I'm sorry, he/she is not available right now. May I take a message?" Be sure to record the persons name, phone number, and purpose of call. This way, if it is an important call, the issue can be dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Be wary of information gathering calls. If the caller requests details about you or others, consider carefully before responding. Even if the caller gives a name and indentifies his or her company, you should be wary unless they are a trusted contact.

In a business situation, state "I'm sorry, sir/madam. Company policy is that I am not permitted to give out that information. May I have more details on why it is required?" and make your assessment from there.

At home, just politely say "I'm sorry sir/madam, I'm quite wary of giving away my personal details. Is it essential?" If the answer is yes then ask further questions, but try not to give away any details.

If the caller is a telemarketer refer to the Politely Deal with Telemarketers article.

End the call politely. When the conversation is over, politely say "Bye."

Follow etiquette. Traditional etiquette dictates that a person who initiates a call should hang up first. If your phone was the one that rang, you should hang up last. If you dialed, you should hang up first.

So.....that's a useful tips from wikihow...now...r u ready to answer my call? 

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