Comments on: The power of words http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/the-power-of-words/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-words The HR universe has many ups and downs and sometimes it may even make you sick! Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:05:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Mary F http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/the-power-of-words/#comment-2605 Mary F Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:19:50 +0000 http://www.rollercoasterhr.com/?p=417#comment-2605 Yes! Completely agree. The book "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" is one of my favorite to illustrate the impact grammar has on meaning. I firmly believe that language informs thought - when you limit the words you use and/or don't take the time to make sure your words are right, you limit your thoughts. Great post! PS "Its" vs "It's" - personal pet peeve. :) Yes! Completely agree. The book “Eats, Shoots & Leaves” is one of my favorite to illustrate the impact grammar has on meaning.

I firmly believe that language informs thought – when you limit the words you use and/or don’t take the time to make sure your words are right, you limit your thoughts.

Great post!

PS “Its” vs “It’s” – personal pet peeve. :)

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