Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Three little words to keep in mind

MY PAPER, WEDNESDAY 18 MAY, 2011, PAGE A18, VIEWPOINTS
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By Geoff Tan, my paper, Wed, May 18, 2011 , myp@sph.com.sg



PHOTO: Three little words to keep in mind
http://www.asiaone.com/A1MEDIA/news/05May11/others/20110518.111955_3words.jpg
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PHOTO: Geoff Tan
The writer is a senior vice-president of Singapore Press Holdings’ marketing division.
MY PAPER, WEDNESDAY 18 MAY, 2011, PAGE A18, VIEWPOINTS


IN a world of increasing auditory and and visual overload, brevity (short) has become rare.

Everyone seems to be saying so much, but how much of what one is saying actually gets through to his audience?

Turn on the television set, and you are inundated (overwhelm) with numerous channels. After work, you are likely to be nagged at by your parents or spouse. And with the proliferation (rapidly producing) of social media, you are blasted with information 24/7.



PHOTO: BOOM!: iPad Not Shotgun Blast Survivable
http://www.geekologie.com/2010/08/18/ipad-shotgunned.jpg
http://www.geekologie.com/mt/mt-search.cgi?tag=ipad&IncludeBlogs=1

But how much of what is said helps to bring people closer together?

Recently, I received an e-mail message titled "Three Little Words". It was about 10 three-word sentences which were familiar, yet foreign - for it has been a while since I uttered them.




For example, telling your friends or partner "I'll be there" and "Count on me" assures them that they can rely on your support, no matter what.



PHOTO: longing - yearning desire
http://artmight.com/albums/2011-02-07/art-upload-2/L/Law-Stephanie/longing.jpg - (longing - 1.jpg)
http://artmight.com/gallery/search/%28keyword%29/stephanie+tarot/%28sort%29/lasthits
http://artmight.com/Artists/Law-Stephanie/longing-216224p.html/%28mode%29/search/%28keyword%29/stephanie+tarot/%28sort%29/lasthits


Saying "You are right" and "Please forgive me" communicates your humility (courteously respectful) in admitting your imperfections and mistakes. The phrases "I understand you" and "Let me help" reflect empathy and thoughtfulness, while "I respect you" helps to set the stage for a good friendship or relationship.

A simple "I thank you" is not only polite, but also expresses your appreciation for receiving help from others.



PHOTO: Lake of Longing - Updated
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs44/i/2009/100/5/8/Lake_of_Longing___Updated_by_folkvangar.jpg
http://folkvangar.deviantart.com/art/Lake-of-Longing-Updated-74023690


Finally, there are "I miss you" and "I love you" - verbal expressions of the deep longing (yearning desire) and affection you feel or another.



PHOTO: longing - yearning desire
http://artmight.com/albums/2011-02-07/art-upload-2/L/Law-Stephanie/longing.jpg - (longing - 2.jpg)
http://artmight.com/gallery/search/%28keyword%29/stephanie+tarot/%28sort%29/lasthits
http://artmight.com/Artists/Law-Stephanie/longing-216224p.html/%28mode%29/search/%28keyword%29/stephanie+tarot/%28sort%29/lasthits


Have you said any of these sentences lately? If not, perhaps it's time to make a conscious effort to express your love appreciation to the people around you.

My parting shot in three words?

Go do it!
By Geoff Tan, my paper, Wed, May 18, 2011 , myp@sph.com.sg The writer is a senior vice-president of Singapore Press Holdings' marketing division.



HELPDESK
我的字典: Wǒ de zì diǎn

Brevity: 简洁 - jiǎn jié
Proliferation: 增殖 - zēng zhí
Humility: 谦逊 - qiān xùn
Longing: 思念 - sī niàn



PHOTO: More Fractured Tales of The Three Little Pigs
Steven Guarnaccia’s The Three Little Pigs: An Architectural Tale.
http://gatheringbooks.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/three-little-pigs.jpg
http://gatheringbooks.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/more-fractured-tales-of-the-three-little-pigs/



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