Sentences with phrase «making seems»

Dickson's high - level policy - making seems to emanate from an ultra-exclusive bureaucratic club called the «heads of agencies,» which includes the governor of the Bank of Canada, the heads of the provincial securities commissions and senior Department of Finance officials.

Well, new research shows that people who shy away from asking for advice because they think they'll appear less competent are getting worked up for nothing — asking for guidance actually makes you seem more capable.

And what I really want to try to achieve here is to make Mars seem possible, make it seem as though it's something that we can do in our lifetimes — and that you can go, and is there really a way that anyone can go if they wanted to?

«No matter how Adblock Plus tries to justify their form of extortion, or make it seem harmless, it is a practice that will continue to erode the value exchange that powers the free and open Internet,» said IAB public policy chief Dave Grimaldi in a statement.

It sounds counterintuitive, because repeating other people's words back to them makes it seem as if you're not paying attention to them.

The ongoing #MeToo and Time's Up movements may make it seem like celebrating IWD is a no - brainer for brands, but in fact, the campaigns against sexual harassment and sexism have raised the bar, says Erin Keeley, CMO at Mono, an ad agency.

However, a preliminary search of online grocery store options may make it seem like you have to spend money to save money.

To make matters more confusing, many of the issues we currently face as a society are being presented in a way that makes them seem new.

Using the cash cost per ounce metric, typically around $ 500, made it seem as though companies were making money hand over fist.

Does it make him seem weaker?»

This «reduction to the ridiculous» strategy puts the larger amount into a daily perspective and makes it seem much more manageable.

In most cases, stating your case clearly is what makes it seem more definite.

For example, candidates may state that they are a keen cyclist, love playing chess, or have completed cooking courses as side parts about themselves, to make them seem more interesting.

«What I mean by this is people try and make themselves seem more exciting, so they can sometimes oversell some things or even tell little white lies within very basic parts of their lives.

The popular talk show host, who could read an arrest warrant while smiling and make it seem cheerful and fun, called out a body shamer who said her head was too big for her body.

Why it's a mistake: An apology sets a negative tone that may affect the entire meeting and makes you seem like a victim.

Working for Steve Jobs made it seem not so far - fetched to become an entrepreneur himself.

One of the best ways to do this is to make it seem like his or her idea when you want something.

«I have a friend who started living in their car a year before I did, so that kind of made it seem like a possibility.

If she enters the history books for her achievements, it will be to the extent she has won favor with Germans by making it seem she was never interested in the history books to begin with.

Another good use of routines is to make it seem like you're home even when you're on vacation for added safety, or to provide additional light for your security cameras.

But senior State Department officials expressed concerns about those talking points, arguing that they made it seem like the State Department had ignored CIA warnings.

The gang then registered these IP addresses to real Internet service providers, including Verizon (vz), Comcast (cmcsa), and Spectrum (chtr), to make it seem as though they were regular Internet users.

There's a time and a place for everything, and the open, personable atmosphere of social media might make it seem like anything can be appropriate if posted with the right hashtag or paired with the right quip.

Regardless, George Clooney's description makes it seem like he is rolling with all of the changes.

This is supposed to make it seem as if your email is personal, but the actual effect is the exact opposite.

But, with fake news posts stealing the spotlight thanks to the popularity of their ridiculous headlines and outlandish content, proposed changes to Facebook's news feed make it seem as though the social media giant is trying to make things harder, especially for small businesses who rely on content marketing.

That made it seem smaller, like a mom - and - pop operation.

But there is a downside to being out of touch, not least of which, it can make you seem aloof.

«Yes, you can fund a reasonable number of teachers, or firemen, or whatever cutesy thing you want to use to make it seem important, but spread out across the whole system it will not have a significant impact.»

You have a habit of surprising us, which can make it seem as though you're going madly off in all directions.

Without your being relevant, asking for someone's time makes you seem needy.

Sixteen months ago, it made us seem dull.

(Someone went as far as to tell me he wanted to send something to me, and that he already had my home address, making him seem less like a potential business connection and more like a real - time cyber-stalker.)

Saying er or um too much could make you seem unprepared or as though you're not paying attention.

Now, it makes us seem dull and smart.

That may make it seem like the future of finance in small business may be more challenging.

What are the elements of the piece that really capture your interest or make it seem convincing?

He's six feet tall, but he's got the lean physique of a long - distance athlete and a shaved head, both of which accentuate his taut silhouette, making him seem taller.

The RIAA would like to make it seem as though Spotify is a good service and that YouTube is a bad one, but the reality is that they are based on completely different business models.

But other popular apps like Netflix and Instagram are still missing from the store, a factor that Alec Saunders, head of developer relations, said isn't as concerning as some would make it seem.

It was both inevitable and amazing how naturally people in the peer - to - peer economy mastered the tools of branding to make themselves seem more trustworthy and interesting, but the strategy is not confined to the «sharing economy.»

But California's new guidelines — and some of the news coverage they have inspired — can make it seem like using a cell phone carries far more risk than scientific evidence suggests.

Which has led to the installation of ridiculous props in the workplace to make it seem like the work environment is something that it's not: an arcade machine in the corner, a bar and barista by the far wall, big chalkboards or dry erase boards around the office for Millennial employees to write inspirational quotes on.

The rise of social media «brandter» (when two corporate accounts joust textually in the hope that their followers will engage) almost makes it seem like some corporations are capable of funniness — albeit of the dad - joke variety.

But psychologists say that disclosing something too intimate — say, that your sister is having an extramarital affair — while you're still getting to know someone can make you seem insecure and decrease your likability.

I compared the apps, the cameras, a few movies... there's no major difference that's obvious at first or that makes it seem like one is an easy pick over another.

He's more loving and compassionate, and that makes him seem youthful again.

It may seem odd not having an assistant in the chair next to you, but modern collaboration technologies like instant message (IM) and video conferencing make it seem like your right hand man is right next door, even if they're in another time zone.

The most effective way to overcome trepidation is to expose yourself gradually to the object of your dread, which can make it all seem less potent.