<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>talk Archives - Diana Derringer</title> <atom:link href="https://dianaderringer.com/tag/talk/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/tag/talk/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 01:11:11 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-derringer_headshotsm-32x32.png</url> <title>talk Archives - Diana Derringer</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/tag/talk/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Heart-to-Heart</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/heart-to-heart/</link> <comments>https://dianaderringer.com/heart-to-heart/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wisdom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[agree]]></category> <category><![CDATA[agree to disagree]]></category> <category><![CDATA[compromise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[conflicts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[conversation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[devotion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[difference of opinion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[difficulties]]></category> <category><![CDATA[emotions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[heart]]></category> <category><![CDATA[heart to heart]]></category> <category><![CDATA[honest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idioms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life Lessons from English Expressions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[openness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[strengthen bonds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[talk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Valentine's Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Words Wit and Wisdom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=10415</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Most relationships benefit from occasional heart-to-heart talks. When we open our hearts to one another, we learn to appreciate each other more. Heart-to-heart means open and honest. It usually refers to conversations where we don’t hide our emotions. Such talks occur between: Family members Friends Coworkers Neighbors Honest discussion helps us work through differences of opinion. The outcome varies. We may: Agree Compromise Agree to disagree Although such talks don’t always end the way we hope, they usually result in...</p> <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://dianaderringer.com/heart-to-heart/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/heart-to-heart/">Heart-to-Heart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Heart-to-Heart.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10416" src="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Heart-to-Heart.jpg" alt="Heart to Heart--sunset silhouette of young girls forming heart with hands" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Heart-to-Heart.jpg 600w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Heart-to-Heart-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Heart-to-Heart-405x270.jpg 405w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>Most relationships benefit from occasional heart-to-heart talks. When we open our hearts to one another, we learn to appreciate each other more.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Heart-to-heart means open and honest. </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">It usually refers to conversations where we don’t hide our emotions. Such talks occur between:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Family members</li> <li>Friends</li> <li>Coworkers</li> <li>Neighbors</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Honest discussion helps us work through differences of opinion.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">The outcome varies. We may:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Agree</li> <li>Compromise</li> <li>Agree to disagree</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Although such talks don’t always end the way we hope, they usually result in improvement.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Most heart-to-heart talks involve serious subjects.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">We don’t just <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/shoot-the-breeze/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shoot the breeze</a>. Through open discussion, we try to prevent or work through conflicts. Under ideal circumstances, our talks build on already strong relationships.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>We celebrate Valentine’s Day with hearts of all kinds:</strong></h3> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Candy</li> <li>Cards</li> <li>Cakes</li> <li>Clothing</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Why not also include heart-filled conversations? Resolve conflicts. Strengthen bonds. Love with both words and actions.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">“I have a lot more things to tell you, but I’d rather not use paper and ink. I hope to be there soon in person and have a heart-to-heart talk. That will be far more satisfying to both you and me” (2 John 1:12-13 MSG).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Glenda Britton for the suggestion. Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/u_uf78c121-19064744/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=6053044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">u_uf78c121</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=6053044" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pixabay</a>.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Do you have an expression you want explained or a thought about this one? If so, please comment below.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ow.ly/XX0U50JTr3Z" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to receive my weekly posts by email</a> and receive a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days that Hurt.”</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends.</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fheart-to-heart%2F&linkname=Heart-to-Heart" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fheart-to-heart%2F&linkname=Heart-to-Heart" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fheart-to-heart%2F&linkname=Heart-to-Heart" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fheart-to-heart%2F&linkname=Heart-to-Heart" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fheart-to-heart%2F&linkname=Heart-to-Heart" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fheart-to-heart%2F&title=Heart-to-Heart" data-a2a-url="https://dianaderringer.com/heart-to-heart/" data-a2a-title="Heart-to-Heart"></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/heart-to-heart/">Heart-to-Heart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dianaderringer.com/heart-to-heart/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Shoot the Breeze</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/shoot-the-breeze/</link> <comments>https://dianaderringer.com/shoot-the-breeze/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:30 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Peace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wisdom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[devotion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[family]]></category> <category><![CDATA[friendly]]></category> <category><![CDATA[front porch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idioms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[informal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life Lessons from English Expressions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[light-hearted]]></category> <category><![CDATA[peace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[porch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[porch sitting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rocking chairs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[shoot the breeze]]></category> <category><![CDATA[talk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Words Wit and Wisdom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://dianaderringer.com/?p=9017</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Our family loves to sit on the porch or under a tree and shoot the breeze. Like Mom and Aunt Ersie always did, we enjoy time together. We talk almost constantly. However, our conversations usually focus on fun. We get serious when we must, but we rather not. To shoot the breeze refers to casual conversation. Talk stays: Friendly Informal Light-hearted We chase rabbits rather than discuss world news. With no plan, we talk about whatever comes to mind and...</p> <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://dianaderringer.com/shoot-the-breeze/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/shoot-the-breeze/">Shoot the Breeze</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Shoot-the-Breeze.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-9018" src="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Shoot-the-Breeze.jpg" alt="Shoot the Breeze--two women in rocking chairs on a porch" width="450" height="359" srcset="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Shoot-the-Breeze.jpg 450w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Shoot-the-Breeze-300x239.jpg 300w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Shoot-the-Breeze-338x270.jpg 338w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /></a>Our family loves to sit on the porch or under a tree and shoot the breeze. Like Mom and Aunt Ersie always did, we enjoy time together. We talk almost constantly. However, our conversations usually focus on fun.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">We get serious when we must, but we rather not.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>To shoot the breeze refers to casual conversation. </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Talk stays:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li style="text-align: left;">Friendly</li> <li style="text-align: left;">Informal</li> <li style="text-align: left;">Light-hearted</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">We <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/chasing-rabbits/">chase rabbits</a> rather than discuss world news. With no plan, we talk about whatever comes to mind and seldom <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/lock-horns/">lock horns</a> in debate.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>When conversations slow, we relax in one another’s company.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Occasionally, we must rest our vocal cords. If that happens, we find pleasure in the wind’s breeze. Quiet time prepares us for another round of conversation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Or we eat. Of course, we usually talk while we eat. After all, food is one of our favorite topics.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>We cannot shoot the breeze forever.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Although we love fun times, we must still <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/tackle-it/">tackle</a> life’s hard issues. A few moments to rest and shoot the breeze help prepare us to deal with life’s problems and sorrows.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">“There is a time for everything, a time to weep and a time to laugh” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 NIV).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Janna Babak for the suggestion.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Do you have an expression you want explained or a thought about this one? If so, please comment below.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/xP7HL">Subscribe to receive my weekly posts by email</a> and receive a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days that Hurt.”</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends.</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fshoot-the-breeze%2F&linkname=Shoot%20the%20Breeze" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fshoot-the-breeze%2F&linkname=Shoot%20the%20Breeze" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fshoot-the-breeze%2F&linkname=Shoot%20the%20Breeze" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fshoot-the-breeze%2F&linkname=Shoot%20the%20Breeze" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fshoot-the-breeze%2F&linkname=Shoot%20the%20Breeze" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fshoot-the-breeze%2F&title=Shoot%20the%20Breeze" data-a2a-url="https://dianaderringer.com/shoot-the-breeze/" data-a2a-title="Shoot the Breeze"></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/shoot-the-breeze/">Shoot the Breeze</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dianaderringer.com/shoot-the-breeze/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Save Your Breath</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/save-your-breath/</link> <comments>https://dianaderringer.com/save-your-breath/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Peace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wisdom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[argue]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breath]]></category> <category><![CDATA[conversation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[devotion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[explain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idioms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[keep your mouth shut]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kindness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life Lessons from English Expressions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[listen]]></category> <category><![CDATA[praise the Lord]]></category> <category><![CDATA[relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[save your breath]]></category> <category><![CDATA[speak]]></category> <category><![CDATA[stay quiet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[talk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[useless talk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Words Wit and Wisdom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://temp.dianaderringer.com/?p=4013</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes you need to save your breath. You know that no one will listen to what you say. Talking will do no good. Explaining will not help. Arguing will probably make things worse. A person not listening to you can be a good thing. You may not have anything useful to say. Your ideas may be wrong. You don’t like to admit it, but you don’t always have the right answers. A person not listening to you can also be...</p> <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://dianaderringer.com/save-your-breath/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/save-your-breath/">Save Your Breath</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4015 size-full" src="https://temp.dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Save-Your-Breath.jpg" alt="Save Your Breath-two little boys" width="450" height="337" srcset="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Save-Your-Breath.jpg 450w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Save-Your-Breath-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Save-Your-Breath-401x300.jpg 401w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />Sometimes you need to save your breath.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>You know that no one will listen to what you say. </strong></h3> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Talking will do no good.</li> <li>Explaining will not help.</li> <li>Arguing will probably make things worse.</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>A person not listening to you can be a good thing.</strong></h3> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>You may not have anything useful to say.</li> <li>Your ideas may be wrong.</li> <li>You don’t like to admit it, but you don’t always have the right answers.</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>A person not listening to you can also be a bad thing.</strong></h3> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>You may have useful information.</li> <li>Your ideas may be correct.</li> <li>The other person may simply be <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/hardheaded/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hardheaded</a> or <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/stubborn-as-a-mule/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stubborn as a mule</a>. He will not look at <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/the-other-side-of-the-coin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the other side of the coin</a>.</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Most of the time, a person will listen.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">That person may not like what you have to say. However, he or she will listen. Therefore:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Speak when you need to speak.</li> <li>Save your breath when you need to stay quiet.</li> <li>Always remember <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/we-catch-more-flies-with-honey-than-vinegar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you catch more flies with honey than vinegar</a>. Speak and act with kindness.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:6 NIV).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Do you have an expression you want explained or a thought about this one? If so, please comment below.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ow.ly/XX0U50JTr3Z" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to receive my weekly posts by email</a> and receive a free copy of “Words of Hope for Days that Hurt.”</p> <p style="text-align: left;">If you enjoyed this post, please share it with your friends.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Joy Hamilton Hale and Mackenzie Smith for the cute photo.</p> <p><a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsave-your-breath%2F&linkname=Save%20Your%20Breath" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsave-your-breath%2F&linkname=Save%20Your%20Breath" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsave-your-breath%2F&linkname=Save%20Your%20Breath" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsave-your-breath%2F&linkname=Save%20Your%20Breath" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsave-your-breath%2F&linkname=Save%20Your%20Breath" title="Email" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save addtoany_share" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fdianaderringer.com%2Fsave-your-breath%2F&title=Save%20Your%20Breath" data-a2a-url="https://dianaderringer.com/save-your-breath/" data-a2a-title="Save Your Breath"></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/save-your-breath/">Save Your Breath</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://dianaderringer.com/save-your-breath/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Talk Turkey</title> <link>https://dianaderringer.com/talk-turkey/</link> <comments>https://dianaderringer.com/talk-turkey/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Animals/Nature]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Holidays]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Peace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wisdom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[behavior]]></category> <category><![CDATA[conflict]]></category> <category><![CDATA[conflict resolution]]></category> <category><![CDATA[devotion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diana Derringer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[difficulties]]></category> <category><![CDATA[idioms]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Life Lessons from English Expressions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[peace]]></category> <category><![CDATA[problem solving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[problems]]></category> <category><![CDATA[talk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[talk turkey]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Thanksgiving]]></category> <category><![CDATA[turkey]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Words Wit and Wisdom]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://temp.dianaderringer.com/?p=3227</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>We talk turkey a lot during Thanksgiving. We discuss: Buying turkeys Baking turkeys Stuffing turkeys Eating turkeys What to do with leftover turkey We talk turkey any time of year when we discuss a problem. As we talk, we: Get serious about the problem and try to solve it Speak in clear language Focus on what needs to be said Many times we know something is wrong but do nothing about it. We ignore the problem and hope it goes...</p> <p class="read-more"><a class="btn btn-default" href="https://dianaderringer.com/talk-turkey/"> Read More<span class="screen-reader-text"> Read More</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/talk-turkey/">Talk Turkey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dianaderringer.com">Diana Derringer</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-3228" src="https://temp.dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Talk-Turkey.jpg" alt="Talk Turkey" width="450" height="419" srcset="https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Talk-Turkey.jpg 450w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Talk-Turkey-300x279.jpg 300w, https://dianaderringer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Talk-Turkey-322x300.jpg 322w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />We talk turkey a lot during Thanksgiving. </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">We discuss:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Buying turkeys</li> <li>Baking turkeys</li> <li>Stuffing turkeys</li> <li>Eating turkeys</li> <li>What to do with leftover turkey</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>We talk turkey any time of year when we discuss a problem. </strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">As we talk, we:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Get serious about the problem and try to solve it</li> <li>Speak in clear language</li> <li>Focus on what needs to be said</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">Many times we know something is wrong but do nothing about it. We ignore the problem and hope it goes away. Often it only gets worse the longer we wait. We become <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/worry-wart/">worry warts </a>who get nothing done.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Talking turkey is not always easy.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Like a kitchen after a Thanksgiving meal, life gets messy. If we want to clean up our mess, we need to <a href="https://dianaderringer.com/tackle-it/">tackle it</a>.</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Talk about what is wrong.</li> <li>Do what we can to make it right.</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><strong>Talking turkey usually makes life better.</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: left;">We don’t talk turkey to quarrel. We talk turkey to:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Solve our problems</li> <li>Get business done</li> <li>Get along better with one another.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel” (Proverbs 15:18 NIV).</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Do you have an expression you want explained or a thought about this one? 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