Personal Growth — August 7, 2009

Right or wrong,the power of words

Which is best

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What would you prefer in life,a workmate who could tell you when you wrong or a workmate who could tell you when your right?Even so this is a paradox what a difference the way you word something can have on someones confidence,just a thought.

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