Feeling Words and Expressions

If you came from a family where you were not allowed to express your true feelings, you may not even be aware of the range of feelings that are normal and experienced every day. In communication with your family you may find yourself overusing the old standby's of "Mad, Sad and Happy."

Feeling Words and Expressions

Feeling Words and Expressions

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Feeling Words and Expressions

Feeling Words and Expressions

Communication based on mutual respect

Mutual respect means that children and parents allow each other to express their beliefs and feelings honestly and without fear of rejection. You may not agree with what is being shared, but you do agree they have the right to their feelings.

Use of "I" stateMents

When we start a conversation by saying "You always ..." the other person automatically puts up defenses. Instead in using a stateMent on how the behavior makesyou feel, you will not be laying blame and the child is more likely to listen. In most cases, it is not the behavior that is frustrating you but the possible consequences it will produce for you. A simple formula is stating;

1. When (behavior)
2. I feel (feeling)
3. because (state the consequence)

So instead of blaming a child, you might say, "When I see toys all over the living room, after I have asked you to pick them up, I feel like I am not being heard and it hurts my feelings.Because the toys are still here, we have two choices, either you pick them up or I will pick them up and put them away for a day. "

Tune into non-verbal clues

Verbal language is communication of information. Nonverbal language is communication of relationships. Watch forclues on how your child is really feeling. Acknowledging these clues allows the child to express his feelings. For instance: "when you roll your eyes that way, I think you don't agree, is that right?" "Your frown tells me you are concerned about something. Want to talk about it? "

Words reflecting "upset" feelings "

Children need to understand that there are many varying degrees of upset feelings. Some such examples are: abandoned, accused, angry, anxious, bored, defeated, difficult, disappointed, discouraged, disgusted, disrespected, doubt, embarrassed, frightened, frustrated, hopeless, guilty, hate, hurt inadequate, incapable, left out, miserable, put down, rejected, sad, stupid, unfAir, unhappy, unloved, worried, worthless.

Words reflecting "happy"feelings

Just as there are varying degrees of upset feelings, there are just as many different words to describe happy emotions, such as accepted, amused, appreciated, better, capable, comfortable, confident, encouraged, enjoy, excited, glad, good grateful, great, happy, joyful, happy, pleased, proud, relieved, respected, satisfied, Silly.

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Feeling Words and Expressions

Etymology-How Words Change Over Time

Etymology is the study of the origins of words.

Etymology-How Words Change Over Time

Etymology-How Words Change Over Time

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Etymology-How Words Change Over Time

Etymology-How Words Change Over Time

As languages develop the meaning of words can change over time. This causes confusion and misunderstanding when communicating with other people.

In a world were you make a living at communicating, advertising or marketing, it is not only important to have clarity in your message, it is also important to think of your target market and understand how they understand words and messages.

On the positive side that words change meaning over time, it has been noted that languages that stay alive, adapt and grow over time.

An example would be the word nice. Nice used to be an insult and meant foolish or stupid in the 13th century and it went through many changes right through to the 18th century withmeanings like wanton, extravagant, elegant, strange, modest, thin, and shy or coy. Now it means a good & pleasing or thoughtful & kind.

Silly meant happy or blessed in the 11th century and went through pious, innocent, harmless, and feeble minded pitiable before ending up as foolish or stupid.

Pretty started as crafty this changed to clever or skillfully made, then to finish and ended up as beautiful.

Some other changes are:

Word _____ _ Original Meaning

Awful _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Deserving of awe

Bead ____ _____ Prayer

Brave _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Cowardice (as in bravado)

Girl _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Young person of either sex

Neck _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Parcel of land (as in neck of the woods)

Nuisance _ _ _ _ _ _ Injury,harm

Sophisticated ___ Corrupted

There are several reasons for words change meaning. One is the influence of other languages and cultures. Throughout history, many nations through conquering or intermixing with one another, introduced their own languages into the mix. Another reason is the predominating use of slang words. We get so used to using them that many times we forget that we even are.

So when it comes to defining words, there is the standard dictionary, which by the way can show multiple meanings for one word, and there is the definition of the word slang.
As well, slang words spread Faster and are used more often than before, making them common place in many societies.

Due to the advanceMent of science and technology, new words are also beingcreated at an amazing rate. Keeping up with some of the new words and your usage of them will help in your efforts to understand and become a master communicator.

Once every ten years, the Merriam-Webster dictionary is updated. Their 11th edition for 2003 included some new words along with 10.000 100.000 new meanings to words already existing and some 225.00 revised definitions.

Some of the slang words that have made it into the dictionary are;

Headbanger-a hard rock musician and a fan

Dead presidents-Paper currency

PrAirie Gophering-people who peer above their cubicles at work.

McJob-Low paying and dead-end work.

Comb-over-an attempt to cover a bald spot

You can learn about more words in an etymology dictionary.

We can use thisas another reminder, especially when it is important to have a group goal achieved, that what a word means to us, may not have the same meaning to someone else.

There is also the emotional reactions that different people have to certain words. But that's another story ...

Etymology-How Words Change Over Time

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The 3 Things That Causes Instant Sexual Arousal In A Woman Make Her Chase You Down Like Crazy

The 3 Things That Causes Instant Sexual Arousal In A Woman Make Her Chase You Down Like Crazy

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The 3 Things That Causes Instant Sexual Arousal In A Woman Make Her Chase You Down Like Crazy

The 3 Things That Causes Instant Sexual Arousal In A Woman Make Her Chase You Down Like Crazy

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