Comments on: Linguistical Pitfalls in Persuasion (but, try, if, might) http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might A school dedicated to Mastering the Art of Persuasion Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:10:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kenrick E. Cleveland; Affluent Activator http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-62 Kenrick E. Cleveland; Affluent Activator Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:20:33 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-62 [quote comment="148"]Hey Kenrick, Its easy to forget the power of words sometimes - especially in the heat of battle. One that I am consciously looking to eliminate from my vocab is basically. Its a shocker - I am at the point when I can recognise when I say it. The posts are great - keep them coming - am working on being over for the January event. Regards, John[/quote] Yes, and add to that the words, honestly and obviously. Honestly being the worst of the two. Why honestly? Those that are honest don't need to say they are - they just are. And when you say it, it begs the question, "so what you're saying is honest about this issue, but is this an unusual thing for you to do, to be honest? Are the times you've brought this up in the past, or will in the future, not necessarily honest? Food for thought. [quote comment="148"]Hey Kenrick,
Its easy to forget the power of words sometimes – especially in the heat of battle.
One that I am consciously looking to eliminate from my vocab is basically.
Its a shocker – I am at the point when I can recognise when I say it.
The posts are great – keep them coming – am working on being over for the January event.
Regards,
John[/quote]

Yes, and add to that the words, honestly and obviously. Honestly being the worst of the two.

Why honestly? Those that are honest don’t need to say they are – they just are. And when you say it, it begs the question, “so what you’re saying is honest about this issue, but is this an unusual thing for you to do, to be honest? Are the times you’ve brought this up in the past, or will in the future, not necessarily honest?

Food for thought.

]]> By: Kenrick E. Cleveland; Affluent Activator http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-61 Kenrick E. Cleveland; Affluent Activator Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:16:03 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-61 [quote comment="131"]Hey Kenrick, Great post! I really like your take on those dangerous words. Here's how I strategically and profitably use them: 1) But: You can hire a cheap copywriter, but you'll get what you pay for. Pay peanuts and you get monkeys. 2)Might: You MIGHT do that if you don't mind spending 134% more on this project. 3) If: If you don't mind having less than 2% return on your mailing, you might want to use that approach/angle. It's your call. 4) Try: You might try to use image advertising [agency], but here are the facts: positive [get your name out there], negative [spend a lot of money], negative[no measurable roi] and negative [feeling as being ripped off] Just some stuff off the cuff. Warmly, Jack[/quote] Jack - this is real good. You showed an advanced way to incorporate these words into your work. I believe that it's easier for a person, as they're learning, to eliminate these 4 (8) words from their vocabulary as that will give them a jump in more clear and congruent communication. Then as their skill grows, begin adding them back in strategically like you demonstrated. [quote comment="131"]Hey Kenrick,

Great post! I really like your take on those dangerous
words. Here’s how I strategically and profitably use
them:

1) But: You can hire a cheap copywriter, but you’ll
get what you pay for. Pay peanuts and you get monkeys.

2)Might: You MIGHT do that if you don’t mind spending
134% more on this project.

3) If: If you don’t mind having less than 2% return on
your mailing, you might want to use that
approach/angle. It’s your call.

4) Try: You might try to use image advertising
[agency], but here are the facts: positive [get your
name out there], negative [spend a lot of money],
negative[no measurable roi] and negative [feeling as
being ripped off]

Just some stuff off the cuff.

Warmly,
Jack[/quote]

Jack – this is real good. You showed an advanced way to incorporate these words into your work.

I believe that it’s easier for a person, as they’re learning, to eliminate these 4 (8) words from their vocabulary as that will give them a jump in more clear and congruent communication. Then as their skill grows, begin adding them back in strategically like you demonstrated.

]]> By: Kenrick E. Cleveland; Affluent Activator http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-60 Kenrick E. Cleveland; Affluent Activator Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:11:29 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-60 [quote comment="117"]Good stuff Kenrick. Thanks for being generous with your knowledge.[/quote] You're welcome, Mike. I'm glad you are enjoying the articles. Btw, we just put a voting system onto the blog. Check it out. Under the title of the blog post, you'll see stars. Hover your mouse over the stars and click on the number of stars you think the post deserves. :-) [quote comment="117"]Good stuff Kenrick. Thanks for being generous with your knowledge.[/quote]

You’re welcome, Mike. I’m glad you are enjoying the articles.

Btw, we just put a voting system onto the blog. Check it out. Under the title of the blog post, you’ll see stars. Hover your mouse over the stars and click on the number of stars you think the post deserves. :-)

]]> By: John http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-59 John Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:23:07 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-59 Hey Kenrick, Its easy to forget the power of words sometimes - especially in the heat of battle. One that I am consciously looking to eliminate from my vocab is basically. Its a shocker - I am at the point when I can recognise when I say it. The posts are great - keep them coming - am working on being over for the January event. Regards, John Hey Kenrick,
Its easy to forget the power of words sometimes – especially in the heat of battle.
One that I am consciously looking to eliminate from my vocab is basically.
Its a shocker – I am at the point when I can recognise when I say it.
The posts are great – keep them coming – am working on being over for the January event.
Regards,
John

]]> By: Jack Ford http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-58 Jack Ford Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:20:59 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-58 Hey Kenrick, Great post! I really like your take on those dangerous words. Here's how I strategically and profitably use them: 1) But: You can hire a cheap copywriter, but you'll get what you pay for. Pay peanuts and you get monkeys. 2)Might: You MIGHT do that if you don't mind spending 134% more on this project. 3) If: If you don't mind having less than 2% return on your mailing, you might want to use that approach/angle. It's your call. 4) Try: You might try to use image advertising [agency], but here are the facts: positive [get your name out there], negative [spend a lot of money], negative[no measurable roi] and negative [feeling as being ripped off] Just some stuff off the cuff. Warmly, Jack Hey Kenrick,

Great post! I really like your take on those dangerous
words. Here’s how I strategically and profitably use
them:

1) But: You can hire a cheap copywriter, but you’ll
get what you pay for. Pay peanuts and you get monkeys.

2)Might: You MIGHT do that if you don’t mind spending
134% more on this project.

3) If: If you don’t mind having less than 2% return on
your mailing, you might want to use that
approach/angle. It’s your call.

4) Try: You might try to use image advertising
[agency], but here are the facts: positive [get your
name out there], negative [spend a lot of money],
negative[no measurable roi] and negative [feeling as
being ripped off]

Just some stuff off the cuff.

Warmly,
Jack

]]> By: Bill http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-57 Bill Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:50:33 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-57 I guess I wasn't the only person who noticed only 4 . . . GREAT hook for tomorrow! BUT, what if I don't get the post tomorrow? I MIGHT miss it!! I guess I must TRY really hard to check out the blog! If I miss it, I MIGHT be lost! Thanks Kenrick ALL the Best! Bill I guess I wasn’t the only person who noticed only 4 . . . GREAT hook for tomorrow! BUT, what if I don’t get the post tomorrow? I MIGHT miss it!! I guess I must TRY really hard to check out the blog! If I miss it, I MIGHT be lost!

Thanks Kenrick

ALL the Best!
Bill

]]> By: Kevin http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-56 Kevin Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:14:43 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-56 "Do ... or Do not. There is no 'try.'" Yoda - The Empire Strikes Back I've also heard that BUT is an acronym "B___ Ugly Truth." “Do … or Do not. There is no ‘try.’” Yoda – The Empire Strikes Back

I’ve also heard that BUT is an acronym “B___ Ugly Truth.”

]]> By: Scott http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-55 Scott Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:04:40 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-55 I must've missed something, but weren't there 8 words you were warning us about? I only counted 4. Great advice on the first four, but the last 4...? Scott I must’ve missed something, but weren’t there 8 words you were warning us about? I only counted 4. Great advice on the first four, but the last 4…?

Scott

]]> By: ERICK http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-54 ERICK Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:35:45 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-54 Oh, Kendrick these are the pearls of your amazing storehouse: "Can you try really hard to think of why this might not work? Can you really try? Or, does nothing seem to come to mind?” Thank you, again. Oh, Kendrick these are the pearls of your amazing storehouse:
“Can you try really hard to think of why this might not work? Can you really try? Or, does nothing seem to come to mind?”
Thank you, again.

]]> By: Harve http://www.maxpersuasion.com/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-53 Harve Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:43:38 +0000 http://maxpersuasion.com/blog/linguistical-pitfalls-in-persuasion-but-try-if-might/#comment-53 Kenrick, I forgot about the pitfalls in using these words in conversations. Thank you for the reminder. Great Stuff! Harve Kenrick,

I forgot about the pitfalls in using these words in conversations.
Thank you for the reminder.

Great Stuff!

Harve

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