Thursday, February 16, 2017

Were you raised to use this language?

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I was raised to have respect through my language with others, not to pepper my vernacular with %#*&!!%.

I visited an upscale neighborhood establishment one night a couple of weeks ago. This young man was using offensive language as he talked about his job as he sat at a table directly behind me with his chair hitting mine. I asked him which restaurant he worked. I asked him his name. He was pleased and I thought I would come to his work and sit in his section. I replied. "No." I gave him a TIP: The way you talk outside of your work environment is disrespectful. Why would I leave you a tip for being inauthentic in your work environment? I deserve more and so do others.

An elderly man was in the dumpy little store yelled obscenities at the woman behind the counter. I said, I believe in respecting my elders. I do not respect you. You want the cigarettes with the animal. Here is the camel. He back pedaled and stated, “I apologize to you. My remarks were directed at her.” We had a discussion.

I sat with my 95-year old neighbor at the hospital last week. I decided to relax and have dinner on the way home. The two women next to me used colorful words as they complained about their leadership jobs at a local hospital. I slowly climbed down from my high chair, which was next to their table. I put on my coat and gripped my cane. I looked directly at both women. I said, I was not ease dropping. I only heard specific words loud and clear. You have work. A great opportunity to lead. Always use your words and actions as respect and maybe just maybe you will receive the respect you deserve. You have great opportunities ahead.

I turned and slowly walked towards the exit. The one woman came after me. She asked, Do you come here often? Without pause, she said, I would like you to meet my 1-1/2 year old son. I am not sure why she me wanted me to meet her son. Perhaps she was not sure what to say. It is not for me to analyze.
Are these words verbs, nouns or adjectives? I am not sure. I am sure of one thing that I do not like this language change.  Remember, you cannot take back words because they show your true character.



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