How To Talk--Using Smart Words
A smart person uses smart words. To be a smarter and more successful person, you must expand your vocabulary. So let’s go over the basics. Remember in elementary school; when you learned 1, 5, 10 and 25 cent words?
(Here’s a brief review:
1 Cent: Simple words; the, she, dog
5 Cents: Words that have a more specific meaning, slightly more complicated; house, puppy, horse
10 Cents: Complicated words that are recognizable; subtle, agony, mumbled
25 Cents: Complicated words that you would have to look up; myopic, cynosure, gasconading)
When you are speaking, choose to use words in the 10 and 25 cent range. Not only does this make you sound smart and think smarter, but it also promotes good vocabulary in the future, therefore it will help you during job interviews, business meetings, and/or whatever you might choose to do as a career when you grow older. When you have to stop and think of smarter words to use, you also need to stop and think out what you are going to say. So, in short, using smarter words are going to help you with your speaking in the long run.
So, you may be asking yourself, “What can I do to incorporate smart words into my vocabulary?” We are glad you asked. To begin, make a list of words you use often. Some of the most common used words are ‘of’, ‘very’ or ‘and’. Think of some alternative synonyms for each word on your list. Instead of saying “very” you could use extremely, exceedingly, or immensely. After making your list, trying to incorporate these new synonyms into your everyday life. Soon, you’ll be using your smarter vocabulary every day!
With a smarter vocabulary, you’ll have a smarter, happier life! You’ll be more successful. Each time you are using a smart word, you are helping Generation Z become a better generation!
(Here’s a brief review:
1 Cent: Simple words; the, she, dog
5 Cents: Words that have a more specific meaning, slightly more complicated; house, puppy, horse
10 Cents: Complicated words that are recognizable; subtle, agony, mumbled
25 Cents: Complicated words that you would have to look up; myopic, cynosure, gasconading)
When you are speaking, choose to use words in the 10 and 25 cent range. Not only does this make you sound smart and think smarter, but it also promotes good vocabulary in the future, therefore it will help you during job interviews, business meetings, and/or whatever you might choose to do as a career when you grow older. When you have to stop and think of smarter words to use, you also need to stop and think out what you are going to say. So, in short, using smarter words are going to help you with your speaking in the long run.
So, you may be asking yourself, “What can I do to incorporate smart words into my vocabulary?” We are glad you asked. To begin, make a list of words you use often. Some of the most common used words are ‘of’, ‘very’ or ‘and’. Think of some alternative synonyms for each word on your list. Instead of saying “very” you could use extremely, exceedingly, or immensely. After making your list, trying to incorporate these new synonyms into your everyday life. Soon, you’ll be using your smarter vocabulary every day!
With a smarter vocabulary, you’ll have a smarter, happier life! You’ll be more successful. Each time you are using a smart word, you are helping Generation Z become a better generation!
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