Seriously...

**Catty1** · 05-31-2009, 05:29 PM

So much is in how something is said...

It's the difference between:

1. "Dogs should be on leashes all the time!" and
2. "I think/it's my opinion that dogs should be on leashes all the time."

The first expression makes it sound like an absolute truth - the second expression, the speaker OWNS their opinion, and makes it clear that it is THEIRS only.

So, speak FOR yourself, for your own side, not AGAINST anyone else. That works a lot better.

JMO

**Medusa** · 05-31-2009, 05:59 PM

Yes, blue has talked about Erp many times.

And well said, Catty1.

**moosmom** · 05-31-2009, 06:12 PM

My Mom always told anyone that came to our house that the 3 things you do not discuss with my father is sex, politics and religion.

Now I know why. Only took 50 years to figure that out.

Arguing or debating about those three subjects is the same as my ex-husband renting space in my head. Gets me nowhere and wastes my time.

Or...

Never argue with a chicken. It wastes your time and p*sses off the chicken.

Take your pick!