Millions of people read hundreds of comic strips in newspapers around the world. The Born Loser created by Art and Chip Sansom had a classic example of a “(K)notty Word” in Action.
Here is the dialog from that strip:
"Chief, I want you to know there is nothing I wouldn't do for you!
"Say no more, Thornapple--I already know....after all, that's exactly what you been doing for me for years!
What a great demonstration of the articulatory confusion that occurs with a not attached to a host word like “would”.
I know it is just a cartoon script, yet you hear word usage like this in conversations you hear daily.
Raise your awareness and listen for examples. AND Think how you would re-frame the message.
Have an empowering word choice day.
Bob
I saw on Linkedin this quote "there is nothing I wouldn't do for you" following your name and laughed to myself..."I finally caught him!" When I clicked the link I saw that you were referencing a "Knotty Word"...smile...thought I finally had you! Bummer!
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