Recommendation for Dummies

Hey there! I'm so excited to help you understand the word "recommendation." So, imagine you have a really close friend who just watched the most amazing movie ever. They loved it so much that they can't stop talking about it and they think you would enjoy it too. Now, your friend giving you a recommendation means that they are recommending or suggesting that you watch this movie because they think it's great and believe it will bring you joy or excitement, just like it did for them.

So, in simpler terms, a recommendation is like a friendly suggestion someone gives you, saying, "Hey, I think you would really like this." It's kind of like when your friend recommends you try their favorite ice cream flavor because they think you'll find it delicious.

But wait, there's more! The word "recommendation" can also refer to something slightly different. Sometimes, when you apply for a job or want to go to a new school, they might ask for a recommendation letter. Now, a recommendation letter is a special type of letter written by someone who knows you well. It's kind of like a personal reference that describes your skills, abilities, and character traits to help others make a decision about you. So, it's like putting in a good word for you to help you get that job or be accepted into that school.

Let's summarize it one more time: Recommendation means a suggestion or suggestion letter made by someone who thinks something is really good and worth checking out, or a letter that supports you and speaks highly of you when you're applying for something important. It's like having a friend guiding you towards something they believe will be awesome or someone recommending you because they think you're pretty amazing. Does that make sense?