There is a chinese saying which carries a meaning that "A speech will either prosper or ruin a nation."
Many relationships break off because of wrong speech. When a couple is too close with each other, we always forget mutual respect and courtesy. We may say anything without considering if it would hurt the involving party.

A friend and her millionaire friend visited thier construction site. A worker who wore a helmet saw her and shouted, Hi Emily, remember me? We used to date in a secondary school. On the way back home, her millionaire husband teased her, Luckily you married me, otherwise you will be the wife of a construction worker. She answered, you should appreciate that you married me, otherwise, he will be a millionaire and not you.

FREQUENTLY EXCHANGING THESE REMARKS PLANTS A SEED OF A BAD RELATIONSHIP. IT'S LIKE A BROKEN EGG-CANNOT BE REVERSED.

YES!!!!!. Deep thoughts from Frank...Another wise statement Frank...THX!

THANK YOU SIR DAYV!

Good morning Frank

Same to u Mike, we have a very bad weather here in Houston, I am working from home today and writing a threads also in between. lol

communication is the base of any healthy relationship.

Frank I have to agree with you, we are not always taught here in the states how to think before we speak. We speak with emotions that are only words many times and expect someone to forgive the hurtful things that are said. I agree that we do plant seeds in our conversations whether they are good or bad. Many countries have a courtesy when speaking to someone, boundaries that cannot be crossed depending upon your status. When I returned to the states after living out of country for several years, it was hard to hear the harsh words that were spoken on a daily basis even in the work arena. We have such a diverse population here that is allowed freedom of speech, does that not include freedom to hurt also? It does, I would like a program introduced into the school system at elementry level that teaches respectful thought,and speech. Respectful diversity is trying to be taught but falls short at many levels, due to the misunderstanding that if you do not speak English or behave like "An American" don't say anything at all. I am sure this might start some problems and flair some tempers, but again I understand the boundaries that Frank is speaking about. Thanks for the topic

Thanks Jade, i wish you all the best for your speech program. It makes people or breaks people.

and now..deep thoughts..with jack handy. if god lives inside you like many people believe. i sure hope he likes enchiladas, cus thats what he's getting.

THX HEATHERRAE

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