Tag Archives: conversation
Breaking a Script
When a shop clerk asks, “Can I help you?” you can reply, “Can I help you?” Or instead of asking people at a party what they do, ask them what they’d like to do more of, or what they don’t do. Or instead … Continue reading
Broken Connection
I logged on to my email [reallifeofanmsw@gmail.com] to answer a few comments and to check out a few of my favorite bloggers. I noticed I couldn’t, because WordPress had changed the format. Since 2015 the format has been the same. I used … Continue reading
Worth Discussing
Private or professional relationships should cease to be as demanding as they have been recently. However, you cannot overlook a complex set-up involving an individual who somehow manages to misinterpret whatever you say. Are you using the wrong words or … Continue reading
Best Dating Advice
How someone treats you when you’re in need — whether dealing with death, loss of a job, after running a marathon, or if you’re just hangry — can say a lot about a person and how they will treat you … Continue reading
Black Man
Because I’m Black,” he says matter-of-factly, letting the response breathe for a moment. “In America, Black guys are considered a threat. Dark-skinned Black guys are considered more of a threat. And you put the dark-skinned Black guy in action, people … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 