the weight of words

Do we notice the words we choose to use when speaking?

Are we aware of the extent of our vocabulary? And how often we use the width of it?

Do we use words that we are accustomed to using, yet do not really know the definition?

Or do we believe we know the definition. Only to find ourselves confusing others or being corrected?

The definitions of words has evolved so drastically. Most people have a strong sense of what words mean to them, more than their actual definition. We adopt them naturally without questioning, their application or intent. Or even seeking the neutrally recorded definition.

Early in my career within Wholesale, I was quick to learn that the same word could get me into a bit of trouble between States. A Client and I would be talking about two different things. Or would we? Maybe it was exactly the same thing, which went by a different name? Same, Same. But different.

I remember saying that about the United States in comparison to Australia. While it is so very much the same. There are so many differences. Your mind cannot help but understand you are not at home. Words included. It was boggling how many variances I encounter with the United States English and Australian English, Canadian English, British English and English as a second language. The one differing…