Lessons in Communication

Today I learned something new.

How I communicate may not always work for everyone.

I grew up in an upper middle class neighborhood here in Richmond.

The way I communicate, does it work in the hood?

Not necessarily.

I was asked by a friend, to be more direct and hard-hitting to make a point.

The shock factor raises the awareness that you are serious.

The language on the street is sometimes abrupt.

There is no soft peddling of words.

I am not referring to cussing either.

I am not here to say one way is better than another.

I am just saying that sometimes you may have to adapt to the culture you are living in.

I had never thought of it before until now.

I get it!

Lesson learned.