power of speech (book)

The power of speech is a poweful title if its a good known author probably great book. But I think its a great thread lets start it..want to Sparkly?

A good example…Try to read this sentence 3 different ways .The word thats spaced should be emphasize..read that word slowly with a sigh.

Sam will be late at our meeting again.

Sam will be l-a-t-e at our meeting again.

Sam will be late at our meeting a-g-a-i-n.

How does it sound,same words but your tone of voice is what changes the meanings.

Now lets use the I statements see the difference.

You always take my book.You never ask permission .

I would like you to ask permission before you take my book.

You are mean and nasty for doing this.

I feel sorry if you think I am mean or nasty.

Can you stop acting like a baby.

I would like you to stop acting like a baby.

You never give me a chance.

I feel like I never get a chance.

When we attack like using the (you) they will defend and probably end up fighting.

When you use the (I) you help them understand how you feel and thats your right.. try it ..it works…

sparkly. How in the world are these examles an insult..These examples are for any one to read..just because its in your thread doesnt mean that I mean you, and if you took it personal, I am sorry please forgive me..

Thank you moderator 29. You did a good job .Sorry for my poor, english but glad that you understand.

Sparkly, I think she was giving examples of the power of speech (although it took me some time to figure that out)