Here’s another set of words from a classic TV show, Mash:

Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan: Colonel…
Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan: Major Burns is ready to assist.
Army Capt. “Trapper John” McIntyre: What do you think I’m doing? Stalling ’til my room is ready?
Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan: I think it only fitting that a Captain be assisted by a Major when working on the son of a General, Colonel.
Capt. Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce: I think you just conjugated the Pentagon!

How often do your thoughts sound clear to you, yet are confusing to others?

It isn’t what you said, it’s what they think they hear!

Tags: communication, confusing, Hawkeye Pierce, intention, Major Houlihan, MASH, Trapper John

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