Archive for the ‘Language’ Category
I say: “I didn’t spill the yogurt all over your dress”
I mean, “I did spill the yogurt all over your dress”
I say “I don’t want to be rude, but…”, “I hate to spoil the fun, but…”
I mean “I want to be rude, and …”, “I love to spoil the fun, and…”
Why do we find it so difficult to tell the truth, and say what is really going on in our minds? Why do we have to cloud our speech with unclear language?
We put so much thought and effort into what we write on paper, whether it is a job application letter, a piece of prose, a blog entry or a birthday card. It is rather amusing then, that a lot of Irish people can stumble over their words, when asked a question at a network meeting, dinner party or any gathering of people. We seem to get caught up in saying something for the sake of it, rather than pondering for a moment to gather our thoughts, and answering then in a constructive and informative fashion.
Or what about sarcasm? Read the rest of this entry »
