Words Should Be Respected

Words Should Be Respected

Words are important and should not be misused. Words can make you cry and words can make you laugh. Words can make you feel down and words can lift you up. Words can bring war and words can bring peace. 

Anyone trying to learn the English language find it difficult because words can have different meanings. For example, we all know what a bitch is - it's a female dog. I bet you thought it was a woman who did you wrong. Then there's "my bitch” has a great ass." In that sentence “bitch” has nothing to do with someone who has done you wrong, it just describes a woman.

Which brings me to the word ass. We all know what an ass is - it's a donkey. I'll bet you thought ass was the thing below your lower back. You know the body part that when squeezed feels like a small soft pillow - that's unless you put another word in front of it and call someone a "hard ass."

A "hard ass" is someone who is stubborn which has nothing to do with soft and cuddly. Now, if you put a word directly after ass it becomes an "asshole." Yes, an ass has a hole in it, but an "asshole" has nothing to do with your ass’s hole.

We all know what an "asshole" is and we know who the "assholes" are. "Asshole is just a word to describe someone who is an "asshole." You can use other words like "bitch" (oh, that word again) or "dirtbag" or my favorite "mother fu.ker."

Then again, "mother fu.ker" can mean other things. Obviously, it's someone who has done you wrong. However, used in a different sentence can be something endearing. In the ghetto someone would say: "hay homie, get you "mother fu.ken" ass over here so we can par-tee.

Yes, words can have different meanings and can mean different things based upon the way you use them and even the inflection of your voice. Therefore. it's critical that you use your words carefully and respectfully. 

I suggest you take a pregnant pause, before words come out of your mouth, so you can think about what words you're about to use. If you have the time, I suggest you write down what you want to communicate. That way you can look at the words to make sure they express what you want to say - "I may do ............" or "I will do........." the two have very different meanings.

It's Important to "Get" the Words Said By Someone Into Your Brain, But It's More Important That You "Get It."