Good Advice

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I would however recommend having a reason to use bacchanalia in conversation often in life.

No? I think I'd have to disagree. I think life should be one long bacchanalia.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

No? I think I'd have to disagree. I think life should be one long bacchanalia.

I remember having to look that word up when I saw A Christmas Story for the first time.

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I remember having to look that word up when I saw A Christmas Story for the first time.

I remember having to look that word up....just now, and being quite pleased with its meaning. I especially like how 'orgiastic' was used in the definition I found.

I think its one I may use often from now on. Much like how 'hedonist' and 'swank' were added to my vocabulary

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I would however recommend having a reason to use bacchanalia in conversation often in life.

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

No? I think I'd have to disagree. I think life should be one long bacchanalia.

I said "would recommend". Would.



On a related note to all of this, whether you choose to show it off or not, my advice is to cultivate a good working knowledge of language and vocabulary. More than just the utilitarian need for clear communication, there's a fair amount of research that indicates that the better you are at being able to express ideas, the better you are at thinking. If you don't have a word for something, odds are you don't understand it.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I said "would recommend". Would.



On a related note to all of this, whether you choose to show it off or not, my advice is to cultivate a good working knowledge of language and vocabulary. More than just the utilitarian need for clear communication, there's a fair amount of research that indicates that the better you are at being able to express ideas, the better you are at thinking. If you don't have a word for something, odds are you don't understand it.

Advice to self: Improve your reading comprehension.

I was just thinking about the importance of having a decent vocabulary as well as using proper English. I was listening to a Mom and her young son converse. She was using improper sentences and he responded using the same improper wording. Unless the boy learns to speak well, he will have some major limitations in life.

That, of course, led me to considering if the kid really has any expectations of a successful life.