Communication
Taking Offense
I think it was Brigham Young who said, “He who takes offense when no offense was intended is a fool. He who takes offense when offense is intended is also a fool.”
I neither take offense nor give it, so I am completely baffled by last Saturday evening’s encounter. There are some people around whom you have to tiptoe and be very careful. If I was to name those people, my niece, Jacque Cobb, would not be on the list.
Proper English
In the old days the kids all had to take classes in elocution. Maybe the old folks had something, as the following stories might illustrate.
Read MoreBreakfast Oatmeal
Communication and properly understanding one another is so very important. As I prepared our oatmeal and fruit breakfast this morning, I was reminded of an incident when I was a young teenager. Our parents had gone to Montana to see Dad’s mother, and left Ellen and I home. I fixed oatmeal for our breakfast. I felt very complimented when my little sister said, “This is tasty.”
Read MoreI Wish I Had Said That
Most of us are slow on the repartee. Those of us who have that problem could benefit by storing in our minds appropriate responses to be offered when opportunities present themselves.
Read MoreNovel Ways of Communicating
It’s a fun and clever thing to be able to openly say and do things which are perfectly plain and understandable to those who are properly indoctrinated,
Read MoreDaughter’s Laughter
I’ll tell you the thing that I’m after
Is to know how to pronounce “aughter,”
Missionary Correspondence
When my six sons were serving their missions, I wrote them a letter every week. I thought that it was important for them to get a weekly letter, so I don’t think that I ever missed.
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