The
language you use is a tool that can invite or divide. Adding fresh language to
your everyday interfaces will give everyone more tools to gain insight,
understanding, and wealth.
“That
looks like an excuse” says my friend after my other friend announces that she
cannot afford to have her car fixed.
Stunned
she looks at him and says “ HOW does that look like an excuse”
“I
think you want to spend your money in a different way and you want us to agree
with you that car repair is horrible. It is an excuse. Just fix the car and
bypass the complaint. I know a great mechanic. ”
How
often do we complain for no REAL reason?
I
KNEW that my friend who needed car repair would have resources that could cover
the repair; they have savings, credit, and employment. Why would this situation
be problematic?
Then
I thought about value part of the comment. It is clear that she would not find
value in the repair but instead would rather have 20 great meals out.
My
question to you is how often is a complaint really an excuse.
