I firmly believe that words have more power than we often give credit for.

Words are powerful. That is one of the most profound truths that I have learned in life, especially since I have had experience with living in a residence hall where everyone appears to butt into your conversations with others, and almost nothing appears to be private information.

                       

Regardless of your level of education, your cultural background, your religion, or your gender identity and expression, this is a fundamental truth that all of us can agree with.

            Imagine if you will that you are meeting someone for the first time! The person can be an interviewer, a new professor, or a complete stranger.

It is true that most of our communication is nonverbal, but please do not underestimate the verbal element of communication! The words you use during your face-to-face interactions as well as your written means of communication such as emails, texts, social networking platforms, ETC. will make or break relationships with important people in your life.

            Choose your words wisely! You never know what sort of influence you may have in another person’s life. You may forget what you have said last week, six months ago, or even last year, but others will not. The words that come from your mouth or fingertips can be the difference between a lifelong friendship or a fall from grace that takes weeks, months, or sometimes years to recover from. Be careful out there! Remember that the world is a fascinating but dangerous place.