by Tom Breeze.
When we say the word BUT, many different things happen. We negate everything we have just said and get people to listen eagerly to the next thing we say. That’s why people tend to start arguments by saying, “I understand what you are saying, BUT, I think we should do it this way”. You see what the other person hears is, “I don’t understand you, so listen to me”.
Recently, an American spokesman for Ford Motor Company was heard saying, “The new financial review looks great, BUT, there is a long way to go.”. It was meant to be motivating! The financial community heard, “This review looks awful and there’s a long way to go!”.
Notice what happens when you say, “There is a long way to go, BUT, the new financial review looks great”. You can feel the difference.
Go and use this in your day today!
Tom Breeze is author and creator of 21 Steps To Fearless Speaking, findout more about Tom at www.prominds.co.uk.
