I think that old guy on "The Joe Schmoe Show" said that when someone said something that hurt someone's feelings.
2006-08-22 17:51:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
No I do not agree. Words are never "just words" they have to come from somewhere. If they didn't hold any meaning, they would not have been said.
2006-08-22 17:52:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Somewhat, people worry way to much about what others are saying about them. Sometimes it isn't even worth responding to accusations, rumors and such. When you let them upset you then you are giving those words power over you.
Words said in anger are often just someone saying something they know will hurt you whether they really mean it or not. That is why a young child will resort to I hate you so quickly, because they are hurting and want to hurt you as well. If you don't let it hurt you then they will realize how they are behaving badly, if you fight back you once again are giving those words power over you.
2006-08-23 01:50:47 · answer #2 · answered by curls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter whether or not words were said in jest or not sometimes they hurt regardless. Especially when it's an problem area for the other person, they already know - you pointing it out just makes it worse. If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything - Life would be so much nicer to live. No war, no racism, no prejudice.
As far as I'm concerned if your life gets meaning from making derogatory remarks at other people you're just telling people "I'm an a****** and too stupid to be nice. I've got secrets to hide and I'm advertising how s***** my life is! I'm an insecure moron!"
So next time you see a person with a mental/physical/emotional problem either use creative positive criticism - or shut the f*** up.
2006-08-23 01:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by peach_campbell 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No words are not just words. You should not ever say things you do not mean. If you are fighting with someone you should be careful not to say things you do not mean. You will be sorry for it later. Jesus said what comes out of our mouth is what is in our heart. You have a sinful heart the words will be spoken as so.
2006-08-23 01:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by ldp999000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a self-fulfilling prophesy when someone says "They're just words. Words get said. Don't take them to heart." If you ignore those words, that proves it was right. If you believe those words, you will not take them to heart. It would be a win-win situation if it weren't such a total waste of time.
2006-08-23 01:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by beast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Words are just words. The difficulty comes when they leave the mouth of someone we have taken to heart.
Funny how the same words uttered by a complete stranger mean nothing when compared to the same words from a close friend/companion.
2006-08-23 00:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by iniyaitza 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes - but also words that get said, are also 'meant' by the sayer - at least, usually (if they are not, then don't bloody say them!). I think it is what is meant behind the words that is the most dangerous thing - if you are in a position to care about what the sayer thinks or might do, anyway!
2006-08-23 00:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by David R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. Many of my exes call me "loser" and I just laugh at them, knowing they'll never again have the kind of catch that I am. Also, many jealous guys act like bitches, and do so because they realize I lay pipe to more girls than they.
As another saying goes, "I've been called worse things by better people!"
2006-08-23 13:13:59 · answer #8 · answered by Evan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't agree with it. Words express ideas and opinions, and some of those are extremely hurtful. Also, we've all said something that was *meant* to hurt.
2006-08-23 00:53:30 · answer #9 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I dont' believe it..I'm a recovering verbal abused child..and that a bunch of crap!!..If words never hurt then why would people be able to remember what was said to them in a not so good way?..
That's a bunch of crap
2006-08-23 00:53:59 · answer #10 · answered by lil bit 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋