Words

There have been times when I have said something that hurts others. At times you don't know that you have. Other times you realize too late. Something that is funny to you might really hurt someone else. Words don't always mean the same thing to others. I could tell a joke and think that it is the funniest thing in the world but when I look into the face of the one a told it to, I will look at a face of complete shock. The best way not to hurt someone with words is to think what you are going to say through. For the longest time I would never think before I spoke. This would get me into trouble all the time. In elementary school I was the little tattle tale. I look back now and hate myself. No one likes a tattle tale and the words I said might not have been hurtful but they ended up getting people in trouble along with the fact that I wasn't exactly everyones favorite person. I learned from this and certain things are just not meant to be said. You keep friends secrets and you never say things that will hurt others. Words hurt just as much as sticks and stones even if the saying says they don't.