What sets humans apart from other mammals? Well, we are blessed with higher mental competency, the ability to experience emotions and our capability to speak.
A lot of us enjoy talking be it for the purpose of leisure, idle gossip or competitions.
I, myself enjoy talking very much. In fact, I consider it a past time or hobby. As long as I'm given a topic that I'm familiar with, I can go on and on about it. Of course, I don't just talk facts; I enjoy throwing in a bit(A LOT) of nonsense.
I'm sure many of you enjoy talking just as much or more than I do.
But I am just as a good a listener as I am a talker. I appreciate people's voice, language, intonation, emotion and not just their content. I do pay attention to these tiny details when someone speaks to me; it's interesting.
A lot of us enjoy talking be it for the purpose of leisure, idle gossip or competitions.
But I am just as a good a listener as I am a talker. I appreciate people's voice, language, intonation, emotion and not just their content. I do pay attention to these tiny details when someone speaks to me; it's interesting.
To me, when the gift of speech is paired with intelligence, it is a wondrous thing. People who speak well never fail to catch my eye and draw my attention. I love good speech and proper language(that I can understand) be it English, Malay, Hindi etc. ; it's so beautiful to hear.
Unfortunately, a majority of us do not use this gift just to speak of good things.
All of us have been involved in malicious gossip, slandering and cursing at least once in our lives. And I'm very sure all of us have been rude, mean or have said something we regret.
We're only human not supreme beings thus, we're not perfect and are prone to sin but is that really an excuse to say nasty things and slander others?
Back-fence talking is something that's difficult to hold in and even I have been involved in it but cursing can be moderated and being mean or rude can be controlled.
Most of us know our limits and have the willpower to restrain ourselves from being nasty no matter what the situation. I understand that jealousy and anger makes one more vulnerable to saying the wrong thing but there are those who are unnecessarily obnoxious all the time!
Not everyone has a tolerance for cruel jokes and spiteful remarks and those who do will lose it at some point. Some people are more sensitive than others or are touchy about certain things so what you say and how you say something does matter.
You will never know the extent of the effect your words have on others. Some may take it lightheartedly but some who take it too seriously may end up doing something unnecessary or stupid.
Among close friends, it's common to hear teasing and sarcasm but that's why they are YOUR close friends; they know what puts YOU in a good mood and what ticks YOU off.
You may greet your short best friend by saying something like "How's the weather down there?" who will probably laugh it off and have a comeback ready. But say the same thing to stranger or an acquaintance and you may not get the same response.
If you have nothing nice to say or think you shouldn't say something, just don't say it.
Of course, not everyone intends to hurt others with their words but a simple 'sorry' could fix things up in a jiffy.
So, do keep in mind that words are powerful tools so, use them wisely.
Now, before I pen off I, myself would like to apologise if I've said anything wrong to anyone. As hard as I try to keep myself from saying the wrong thing, I'm sure I've slipped up a few times.
That's all for now.
Till next time!
Unfortunately, a majority of us do not use this gift just to speak of good things.
All of us have been involved in malicious gossip, slandering and cursing at least once in our lives. And I'm very sure all of us have been rude, mean or have said something we regret.
Back-fence talking is something that's difficult to hold in and even I have been involved in it but cursing can be moderated and being mean or rude can be controlled.
Most of us know our limits and have the willpower to restrain ourselves from being nasty no matter what the situation. I understand that jealousy and anger makes one more vulnerable to saying the wrong thing but there are those who are unnecessarily obnoxious all the time!
Not everyone has a tolerance for cruel jokes and spiteful remarks and those who do will lose it at some point. Some people are more sensitive than others or are touchy about certain things so what you say and how you say something does matter.
You will never know the extent of the effect your words have on others. Some may take it lightheartedly but some who take it too seriously may end up doing something unnecessary or stupid.
You may greet your short best friend by saying something like "How's the weather down there?" who will probably laugh it off and have a comeback ready. But say the same thing to stranger or an acquaintance and you may not get the same response.
If you have nothing nice to say or think you shouldn't say something, just don't say it.
That's all for now.
Till next time!
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