Think about how many times in a day you use a really great word. Words, like personalities, are expressions of ourselves. People often know what kind of person you are or have some insights into your character by the words you use. With this in mind, challenge yourself to listen carefully to the words people use. For instance, the guy that is constantly pontificating on some mundane subject is no doubt a total blowhard. At the same time, the gal who can't seem to get keep descriptive adjectives in check - um, describing a guy, or parts of his anatomy as "yummy" is a little crass - truly shows how little class she has. The words people use are definite clues to what kind of individual you might be dealing with. But go a step further and think about the words you use. Does this seem like a futile exercise? Maybe, but my guess is that you'll probably learn something - not only some new words, but maybe some understanding about those around you. Who knows? You might even find out a few things about yourself.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Words Words Everywhere Words
Think about how many times in a day you use a really great word. Words, like personalities, are expressions of ourselves. People often know what kind of person you are or have some insights into your character by the words you use. With this in mind, challenge yourself to listen carefully to the words people use. For instance, the guy that is constantly pontificating on some mundane subject is no doubt a total blowhard. At the same time, the gal who can't seem to get keep descriptive adjectives in check - um, describing a guy, or parts of his anatomy as "yummy" is a little crass - truly shows how little class she has. The words people use are definite clues to what kind of individual you might be dealing with. But go a step further and think about the words you use. Does this seem like a futile exercise? Maybe, but my guess is that you'll probably learn something - not only some new words, but maybe some understanding about those around you. Who knows? You might even find out a few things about yourself.
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