When what you want to say comes out wrong...
By Loulabella85, 11th Jan 2012 | Follow this author
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As I hoped to make a good impression, the wrong words came tumbling out...
Word Vomit
A case of word vomit can attack at any time. I, for one, am prone to such a disease.
Yes, there have been times when I told a boy I fancied too much information or I gossiped in earshot of the person I was talking about. Both, admittedly, not my finest moments in life.
However, these moments are not enough for the universe's puppet master. He has to send me one step further and give me an air of nervousness when I either talk on the phone or greet new people.
Why, oh why, could I not be one of those confident people that speaks oh so eloquently?
Instead, I blurt out words that never even popped into my head. I don't know where they come from. It's as if my voice box is possessed.
Here, I shall enlighten you with an example:
Looking for work, I decided to visit an agency. I dressed smartly and made myself look very presentable. I was oozing with confidence. For once, I was even the boss of my 5" heels, rather than them being the boss of me. I was strutting.
So, walking up the flights of stairs to "Katie Herald Agency", I rehearsed what I was going to say over and over in my mind; "Good morning, I require some assistance with obtaining legal work". God, I felt good just thinking it.
I walked into the reception area where two people were manning the desk. Both were available so I looked at each of them directly. That's when it happened...
"I need some help from Katie Herald"
There was a moment's silence...then a snigger from the boy behind the desk. I felt frozen to the spot. My 5" heels were ready to cave beneath me as I trembled. I could feel the receptionists (trained to speak to customers/clients with an air of eloquence) boring their silent ridicule into my soul. I was even somewhat reluctant to move so that they did not have the opportunity to mock me behind my back.
Needless to say, I was not feeling very confident when I left the agency that day...
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12th Jan 2012 (#)
I have a problem with speaking on the phone with professionals. The first interview I did was on the phone, what a disaster. I was even stuttering. Thank the lord, the guy I was interviewing has done this many times before, so he helped me by giving me data on the subject we were discussing and then I calmed down and completed the interview. I get sweaty palms each and every time I do this. So I hear ya. Nice read. Thank you for sharing.:)
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19th Jan 2012 (#)
Great write, really enjoyed my read.
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19th Jan 2012 (#)
This is a great article to which I am certain every single one of us can relate to at one time or another. A refreshing share, thank you and looking forward to more of this kind of humour.
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24th Jan 2012 (#)
Rather fascinating information.
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