I got to thinking about words again today. Words that sort of stick in my mind, especially those used to describe people in situations easily misunderstood. I mean, people are being misunderstood...let's be clear, if possible. So we want reasons or labels for what people do or say whether or not it's any of our business. The one I heard today was "entitled". And yes, it's a negative term, in case you aren't up on these things. But I really wish we'd think this through before we pop off with words like this.
Who isn't a bit entitled? I ask you! We all like to think we have certain amenities and privileges coming our way. As long as we can quietly go about doing these things for ourselves, we're okay. But if we find ourselves at a loss about a repair or a ride, then we have to carefully actually have a good reason or be deserving in a way that doesn't make anybody nervous. So yeah, I'm not at all convinced that we get to decide who is entitled.
Here's another nebulous land mine. "Passive aggressive" has mysterious undertones that give me the creeps, honestly. Firstly, what does it even mean? You have to be in some line of psychology to know and lots of us are not.
After hearing this one used about a rather defenceless person who we know personally, Elv and I looked it up. "Well hey, I've been like this." Elv calmly observed from his little Google search. And I'm nodding and thinking, and who hasn't?
Can I suggest that we stick with ordinary words that are clearly understood. Just ordinary love words. How about that!
Yes, I'll be tested by tomorrow.
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