A few weeks ago I said to some students in my counselling class that counselling is not rocket science. An hour later I realised that I had used a trite expression: not…
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Language
It is an unlucky time to be named Karen. In the past few months the name has been used widely to describe women who are perceived to be white and…
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Political Correctness
Posted by jmalouff | Human Thinking and Behavior, Language, Positive psychology | No CommentsI have been thinking about political correctness because I recently watched a documentary titled Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich. I did not know that it was socially acceptable to call someone filthy…
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When something goes wrong, people commonly say: “It is what it is.” So, if Afghani soldiers don’t show up on time to start an attack, Aussie soldiers might comment: “It is…
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I have had an urge lately to talk tough. I keep on the tip of my tongue several tough-guy phrases. Here is one: “You talking to me?” I plan to…
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When I teach Behavior Modification, I tell my students that they are learning how to serve as a “bridge over troubled waters.” My words include a metaphor — a figure…
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