LIFE...

The things we say

So we talked to a lot of ppl everyday. We talk about the sky, the sun, the moon, the weather, the birds, etc. We talked about everything.

When we are busy talking, did anyone of us actually think twice before speaking those words out? There are several things I've learned so far...words or phrases that might hurt someone unintentionally.

Let's look at several scenarios together:

Scenario #1
If one of your friends just received a tube of lotion from someone. You happen to help yourself trying the lotion, and smelling it to see if it gives a nice smell. If it's a scent that you happen to dislike or are just digusted about, what would you say?
A. "Ewwwwwwwwwww! That smell stinks!!!"
B. "hmmmm...
C. "It's just not a scent I like"

Well? I'm sure most of you would most likely choose C. However, you'll be surprise to see how many ppl actually does A. I'm serious. I guess some might just view this as a small matter, but you might end up hurting someone coz who knows, your friend might be in love with that scent!

Scenario #2
Let's say you are having lunch with a bunch of friends. One of your friends is eating a sunny side up. You hated the smell of eggs and cannot stand it. There she was, sitting right opposite you, smashing up the gooyeeee egg yolk...sending the smell right at you and then offer you to a bite of that egg. What would you do?
A. say "YUCK! THAT'S DISGUSTING!"
B. keep quiet
C. say "I don't fancy eggs, thanks"

Again, you nice ppl out there would most likely choose C. Nevertheless, like Scenario #1, a lot of ppl are actually doing A. It's just really insulting I guess.

Speech is important - and I bet I have blog something about the importance of talking some time ago. It's not just about talking, but using the correct phrases so you don't hurt someone unintentionally.

Well, it's just my point of view. Ppl might beg to differ...but...Oh well! ^_^

posted by *chiaoju* @ 2:58 PM