meaning

Words can have a very heavy meaning and most often do. Most humans choose their words wisely even in everyday conversation. Once we become acquainted with a person, we know what words we can use and which are prohibited. When we become closer to a person, choosing words becomes a subconscious act instead of a constant second guessing. But do we get too comfortable around people who we know with our language?

When you first meet someone, your words can change how people view you. A simple misuse of a word can change a person's perception in an instant and possibly in the wrong direction. Once we become accustomed to another person's annoyances and problems with language, we often become lax with our words. The more we get to know someone, the less our words become vital. The words we speak to a lifelong friend or spouse tend to lose their meaning, but why is this?

Why do we let commonly said words lose their original impact they once had us? Perhaps we become numb to certain words when a certain person tends to repeat them. The two most common example of this are the words “love” and “hate.” When we first hear a person use either of those words, it can be shocking, but the more we hear them escape their mouths the less it affects us. Is it simply hearing the word used so often? This is probably the answer to the question, but what is the solution to the problem? Maybe we need to be as careful around those we know the best as we are around the people we are meeting for the first time.

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