Do you ever think about the words that people say and think, "that made absolutely no sense at all." Words are meant for communicating but what good are they if they are not strung together properly in order for people to comprehend them?
Start by paying attention to the things your closest friends say. These phrases will look like:
"I didn't see nothing" Oh yeah?
"That's so gay." As opposed to...?
"I keep eating but i'm never full." Maybe you should stop throwing it up after every meal.
""Oh my gosh, that salad really filled me up."
"You're a sexy beast!" I'm sure that was Belle's first thought too!
"He said this to stacy who said something to jane. Then mark got upset......................."
That's just the beginning. Then try listening to someone who is in an authority position (like a coach or a professor) and figure out what they're trying to say.
"There are certain things along the lines of the status quo that you're just going to have to follow. But remember, be an individual, be unique and don't just go with the flow."
"Don't worry about what people think of you; however, be aware of your reputation."
"There are no mistakes in soccer, you can't afford to make a mistake."
Not only is life confusing enough, but our basis for communication can't even come in clear. I'm not saying i'm good at communicating (i'm terrible actually), but phrases like these are ridiculous and each person who says these should be struck down by a bolt of lightening.
