At first glance, today’s quote might appear to be a vocabulary lesson reminding us not to use big and high-sounding words when smaller and simpler ones can suffice. Although using big and high-sounding words can make you seem intelligent, it can also come across as pretentious, which may not necessarily be what you also want to convey.

However, the quote can be taken further into how we perceive and explain ourselves and others. Sometimes, we can get bogged down in explaining something it the point where the explanation gets complicated and either the essence gets lost or is watered down. We can also find ourselves over-explaining ourselves or witnessing in others, and often, it can come across as evasive and even dishonest, when a simpler response is not provided.

Having said this, we ought to be mindful of what is politically correct in today’s society, as cultural sensitivities should be considered when referring to others. At the same time, a balance may need to be found between being culturally sensitive and honest and effective in how we express ourselves.

 

 

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