Monday, May 6, 2024

When you say "Honestly?" - you appear to be a lying: WW9

Why does it sound like you are lying when you say "Honestly" or "To tell the truth" How might you sound more honest? ----- Weeds Words is a series of rants about silly word and phrases that people say, probably without thinking. These videos might convince you to think about what you say and how that might be received - even if you didn't mean it that way. I'm George Torok, the Speech Coach for Executives and Founder of Superior Presentations. I help business leaders deliver the intended message for greater success. https://www.speechcoachforexecutives.... ----- To tell the truth. Do you appreciate when people are honest with you? How do you feel when they preface their comments with honestly? Or to tell the truth? They say that is if it's a question, honestly, you want me to tell the truth? Why are they asking that question? As if it's a new concept for them? When they say honestly, you could respond with. I'm curious. You just pointed out that you switch to honesty for a change. Please clarify which parts you said earlier, were dishonest. When you hear that phrase, what thoughts go through your mind? What should I discount as a lie? Should I only listen to the parts? After you say honestly? How will I know when you are honest and telling the truth? Why do you struggle with telling the truth? Why is the truth a challenge for you? Are you a habitual liar? Or occasional liar? Do you tell the truth most of the time, or occasionally? Do you ever tell the truth? Do you even know the difference between the truth or telling another lie? Honestly, what do you think? Beware of the weed words -----