Words

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Language, words, Jim Messina, Kenny Loggins

Language matters.  Words matter.

 

It frames how we view things, events, people, ideas and more. We see pundits, politicians, PR pros, advertisers, marketers and other all use it.

 

It makes great sense to use words to point out hypocrisy and inconsistency where we find it; I enjoy ther use -- frequently I hope.

 

I prefer using it in a positive manner.

 

An example involves using the acronym for Gotham Queens to describe its recent rebranding. New group coordinator Dan Schwartz already used in well and Gotham’s “message maven” from our Green group, our only group trademarked with an ® after it, noticed it; I certainly appreciated the kind words from Geraldine Newman.

 

I recently re-used the phrase, “Same Old Wine in a Brand New Bottle” to describe something I work against recently repackaged. I borrowed the phrase from a Jim Messina song he originally recorded with Kenny Loggins. I also called this most recent repackaging “Orwellian” because I found the new description an effort to avoid an accurate description likely to prove less than popular.

 

Back when I first responded to the scheme I offed a mango analogy: "Just because something is sweet on the outside doesn't mean there isn't something bad on the inside.”

 

I also enjoy using certain phrases in many of my tweets (though some friends recommend I ought to post more on twitter and Facebook).

 

Share how you use language to make a point. Maybe someone might see your use and recycle it.

 

Just....Words.

Comments

Submitted by RobertGiamboi on Sun, 01/28/2018 - 00:28

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Robert Giamboi

Words can be so carefully selected. Two words may have the same meaning by definition, but create different or stronger emotions.
Fred Klein

I love alliteration and yes you grossly under use social media! Corey could copy concept!
Rona Gura

As lawyers we learn that our choice of words is extremely important, i.e. depersonalize someone by calling them the Defendant instead of the Mother.

Submitted by NeilHollander on Sun, 01/28/2018 - 08:15

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Neil Hollander

Whoa ! A life long personal contest . Rehearsing my lines before an important phone call . Choosing my words wisely and sometimes not so much . I have a knack for disturbing people's psyche . Or in other WORDS , pissing people off . See? That's a good example . There are so many ways to convey our thoughts with the vocabulary we are gifted to choose from . I believe that inflection and tone do not have to be spoken to be conveyed . Hence I sometimes lead myself down a treacherous path . Words are Karmic when used properly . It's a fine art . Gotham so generously allows me to practice the craft . Thanks for indulging and hanging in there with me and During These Times That Try Men's Souls. And Woman's . By the way ? With old sayings like that must I change the text to be gender neutral like I just did ?

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Corey Bearak

You gave me a laugh and big smile as I read the first two sentences (with the video you sent me still playing in the background). As to gender neutral, my answer: when it makes sense/ when it applies.
Geraldine Newman

Put yourself in the eyes and ears of the reader/ listener, and you will know.
Corey Bearak

and driving, and waiting my turn during almost any meeting, even where I prepared remarks.

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