No offense meant, just a short story followed by curiousity from an old goat of 68.
Perhaps 24 years ago, before retirement, I was on an elevator with two young executive types, both men. They were discussing a slight problem with an assistant that they both shared. On three occasions I heard "verbalize" used by both. It actually was the first time I'd ever heard that word spoken, though I'd seen it in print. Both gentlemen had said they tried to verbalize their concerns about an issue that was causing it to take more time than they felt needed to complete their project.
Has "verbalize" become the standard replacement for talk, convey, discuss, chat, etc?
It's such a cold, almost clinical. sounding word for my ears is my reasoning for the question.
Good question! I think in this more therapized culture, I’ve heard it used more. Usually in the context of like, verbalize your feelings or whatever. I’ve never heard someone say, “let’s take a walk and verbalize!”
I’m just speculating but maybe because so much is internal now, so much is communicated by text (or not at all), I’ll often hear or think of using “verbalized” in the context of like, using actual audible language for something. Like in the context of those execs, they have this problem with their assistant, it’s a feeling they’re sitting with for a while and they’re figuring out how to articulate it, ie how to verbalize their concerns. I don’t know! Interesting question.
I think you may have answered the question. I hadn't thought about it in the sense of texting someone vs actually speaking to someone. I was actually living in Brazil when cellphones began their rise there. (1999 ish) There, oddly enough, for a voice call the receiver paid for it. So, everyone became experts at texting quickly, as it cost way less if at all. There just seems to be a prolific change in vocabulary that changes the meaning of words. A softening of the words, so to say. To my ears at least.. Misspoke for lie. Sexual assault for rape. Or an unclear meaning..Woke for empathy. Etc
It's in the ear of the beholder seems to be the best way to understand completely I'm guessing. I'll leave it for future linguistic study. Ha
i love this: "One of my best childhood friends read the script and said, "It's great, but some moments definitely triggered me, so -- nice work." Took that as a compliment and wish him the best in therapy."
i hope you raise all the funds you need IMMEDIATELY!
Let's do this team!
wooo!!!
♥️♥️♥️
No offense meant, just a short story followed by curiousity from an old goat of 68.
Perhaps 24 years ago, before retirement, I was on an elevator with two young executive types, both men. They were discussing a slight problem with an assistant that they both shared. On three occasions I heard "verbalize" used by both. It actually was the first time I'd ever heard that word spoken, though I'd seen it in print. Both gentlemen had said they tried to verbalize their concerns about an issue that was causing it to take more time than they felt needed to complete their project.
Has "verbalize" become the standard replacement for talk, convey, discuss, chat, etc?
It's such a cold, almost clinical. sounding word for my ears is my reasoning for the question.
Good question! I think in this more therapized culture, I’ve heard it used more. Usually in the context of like, verbalize your feelings or whatever. I’ve never heard someone say, “let’s take a walk and verbalize!”
I’m just speculating but maybe because so much is internal now, so much is communicated by text (or not at all), I’ll often hear or think of using “verbalized” in the context of like, using actual audible language for something. Like in the context of those execs, they have this problem with their assistant, it’s a feeling they’re sitting with for a while and they’re figuring out how to articulate it, ie how to verbalize their concerns. I don’t know! Interesting question.
I think you may have answered the question. I hadn't thought about it in the sense of texting someone vs actually speaking to someone. I was actually living in Brazil when cellphones began their rise there. (1999 ish) There, oddly enough, for a voice call the receiver paid for it. So, everyone became experts at texting quickly, as it cost way less if at all. There just seems to be a prolific change in vocabulary that changes the meaning of words. A softening of the words, so to say. To my ears at least.. Misspoke for lie. Sexual assault for rape. Or an unclear meaning..Woke for empathy. Etc
It's in the ear of the beholder seems to be the best way to understand completely I'm guessing. I'll leave it for future linguistic study. Ha
Thank you for your time and clarity.
Really exciting news man. Congrats and looking forward to more updates. Godspeed dude
Thanks, man!
dear dan,
this sounds super!
i love this: "One of my best childhood friends read the script and said, "It's great, but some moments definitely triggered me, so -- nice work." Took that as a compliment and wish him the best in therapy."
i hope you raise all the funds you need IMMEDIATELY!
love
myq
and thank you for the GIFT
Ah, thanks, Myq!!