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Expressions The following represents sayings and expressions that are frequently heard in everyday conversations, and in some cases, my interpretation of what they really mean. |
| Flatter someone...you
may not be believed "Good judgment comes from experience" and" experience comes from bad judgement". (Rogers) Tell your daughters, "never believe a man sitting at
a bar who says his wife doesn't understand him". To keep all
advice equal, tell your son the same thing about a woman who says
her husband doesn't understand her.(Rogers) "A person can do almost anything if they don't care who gets the credit"...do things for the goodness of doing and not solely for the purpose of being recognized. "Welcome is the friend who appreciates the value of another person's time"...although comradery is commendable, it can be burdensome if abused if the other person is busy. "Whatever"...means you probably don't have a clue and are too lazy to consider taking any action. "Those were the 90s"... is an excuse for improper behavior. It was the same in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and I imagine it will be the same in the "00's". "Don't be anal (retentive)"... used to describe someone who demonstrates a high level of organizational skills...Usually said accusingly by those who just do not appear to be organized, and are too lazy to acquire them. "It isn't who is right but what is right"...don't make it an ego thing...take actions that are reasonable, prudent, and appropriate for the occasion. Doing the right thing is much more important than who is doing what.(Balsley) "If you have the choice between winning and losing, choose winning"...every day is full of opportunities to make choices...anticipate the consequences of your action, or lack of action, and make a decision based upon what is best for all parties concerned. "You owe me"...other than to repay a debt--- get real, nobody owes you anything. "You get what you pay for"... there is usually a good reason why something is more expensive than another. However, the most expensive is not always the best. Establish a price range of what you can afford, and get the highest quality that you can. Give consideration to whether you need, and will actually use, all the "bells and whistles" on the most expensive item. "Cross that bridge when you come to it"...be sure that this is not just a cop out to procrastinate from doing something tomorrow that should be done today. Make plans early or there might not be a bridge to cross. "There is no "I" in team"... don't be selfish, consider the needs and desires of others... although there is no "I", there is a "me". "If you are good, people will tell you, you don't have to tell them"...there are very few people in this world who enjoy hearing someone boast or brag about themselves or their accomplishments. "No pain, no gain"... Phooey! This is a misconception. Nature has a way of warning you when you are in danger of causing excessive trauma to your body. Listen to her (assuming that it is mother nature), and slow down. It is okay to be tired and even have sore muscles, from working out, but "fighting" through pain is, in my opinion, undesirable, and certainly not an invitation to do it again. "Every house has a buyer".... My late father-in-law used to say this to remind us to never give up hope. The meaning here is a simple one---if you have something to offer, there is someone who will take advantage of it even though you may have to exercise patience until that "buyer" comes along. |
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