#word-choice

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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

7 phrases you should always avoid if you want to sound intelligent, according to psychology - Silicon Canals

You know that sinking feeling when you realize you've been using a phrase that makes you sound less intelligent than you actually are? I had one of those moments a few years back during a pitch meeting for my startup. I was presenting to potential investors, and I kept saying "I think" before every point I made. "I think our user acquisition strategy will work."
Startup companies
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Misusing Using the Word 'Breakup'

Use precise words to avoid implying romantic relationships where none exist; 'breakup' inaccurately suggests romance, while 'fallout' correctly denotes political estrangement.
Books
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why the Words We Use Matter

Word choice and framing shape thoughts, emotions, behavior, perceived competence, safety, and stress regulation; dictionaries help locate precise, evolving vocabulary.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Longer words and real reflection: the science behind a convincing apology

Using longer, more elaborate words in apologies increases perceived sincerity because listeners infer greater effort and contrition.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
5 months ago

Refusing" vs "Declining" Vaccines, Revisited

Because of the psychological power of rhetoric, words do matter. Words have both a denotation (the meaning) and a connotation (the emotions and associations invoked). Words that have the same denotation can have very different connotations. For example, "police officer" and "pig" (as slang) have the same denotation but different connotations. As would be expected, the ongoing fight over vaccines involves rhetoric.
Philosophy
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