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Toxic Language

Have you ever had a time in your life where you were offended by something someone implied because of the words they used?  I’d also be willing to bet that there was a time when you had occasion to go back and discuss the issue with that person and found that they hadn’t meant it the way it sounded.  How did you feel about having been upset with them for no reason?  Did you wish you had asked for clarification and avoided months or even years of ill-will?  I’ll bet you did and I’ll bet others have felt the same way about something you once said or posted. Toxic language accuses, blames and convicts. How can you detoxify your communication? *...

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