This week, Word Wednesday's misused word is brought to you by the word "good." Is good really a good word to use? It's really not so good. Good is not very descriptive, is it? "That's a good idea." "He is a good pianist." "She did a good job." If these sentences were about you, wouldn't you rather hear: "That's an inspired idea." "He was an accomplished pianist." "She did an exceptional job." For that matter, wouldn't you much rather know why your idea was inspired, you are accomplished and did an exceptional job? The devil isn't the only one in the details. A compliment is so much more meaningful when the receiver knows why you think he's good. A persuasive...
Last week, I turned 48 and began receiving all manner of old folk's emails and videos, as well as mailers from AARP, The Scooter Store, and Hoverround!
This is Mary Maxwell, 72 y/o new client of a program called Home Instead, giving the invocation at a dinner. Her prayer is delivered with such comedic talent, I had to post it here. It's over 7 minutes, but well worth your time!
I admire her attitude and comedic timing as well as her deadpan facial expressions which make the delivery of such timeless humor a joy to watch.
This week's misused words are black and white as they are used to describe people. I really don't like labels. People are so much more than the labels we want to put on them. God made individuals with various and wondrous complexities, not a bunch of stereotypes that fit a few predetermined molds. When I look at someone, I don't see the color of their skin, their gender, marital status or nationality. I see a unique person with views, ideas, likes and dislikes, talents and hang-ups, strengths and weaknesses, needs and gifts all his own. I see someone I might learn from, someone I might be of help to and someone I might connect with. From the time of my...
Are you a Secret Agent Facebook Friend? Okay...this is one of my communication pet peeves! A friend of a Facebook friend sends you a friend request. She doesn't add a personal message explaining who she is or why she wants to connect with you. When you go to her wall to find out more about her, you find she has blocked all the information that could possibly give you a clue. She could be an Ax Murderer or a Teddy Bear Salesman. You have absolutely no idea if you want to connect with her. Can you imagine this scenario in "real life?" You go to a friend's house to visit when her neighbor spots you through the window as she's...
It's Friday and time for Friday Funnies here on Communication FUNdamentals!
I love the latest Chef Boyardee commercials. Their newest tv ad is the best, but I can't find it. May be too new yet. But here is their first one in their series called, Obviously Delicious; Secretly Nutritious.
Great use of NONverbal communication, eh?
