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If you make yourself understood, you're always speaking well.

I've learned that I need to spell out, even in cases seemingly so blatant, that in fact I am not taking this at face value and am being 'sarcastic.'

Instead of sounding pretentious, phony, or repetitive, I'd rather not speak.

It's a very important thing to learn to talk to people you disagree with.

I have to choose my words carefully because I don't want to sound like one of those who goes on about how things were better in my day.

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.

I am not going to talk about my personal life anymore. You have to learn that lesson sometime.

I have to be clear with myself and very conscious of what I am trying to say. Misunderstandings will always take place; it's unavoidable.

I was brought up to think you don't talk about yourself.

Words are powerful. When I make mistakes I just try to come back and clarify what I meant.