On Communication: A Generation For Whom Humanity is Welcome.
A lover of language and a pseudo-linguist at heart, there are certain everyday phrases that make me want to scream. “To be honest with you”, “to tell you the truth”, and “I won’t lie” are cases in point. So what, when you don’t qualify your statements you could be lying?
It’s filler thought, often just giving the speaker more time to formulate an answer, maybe even another lie. And while their declaration of honesty may make them feel more self-important, it has no value. It just makes me suspicious.
One prominent throw-away phrase I find particularly annoying and even troubling has been the retort . . . But the good news is my Gen Z friends have taught me a gracious work around . . . (Read More-Free Friend Link to Medium.com)