How clearly do you think you give directions? I’m not talking about directions to a specific location; I’m talking about giving instructions to someone else so they understand what you want. If you think you are pretty good in doing this, try this activity: sit with your back to a (more…)

ABC News had an interesting storyt, and 20/20 had a more in depth broadcast. Tire stores are selling up to 12 year old tires and, according to them, they are “new … never been used”. Research has shown that any tire over six years old should not be used … it can dry out and thus can shred on the highway.

How many people, myself included, assume ‘never been used’ is the same as ‘new’? Is this misleading … or are we simply making erroneous assumptions?

It isn’t what they said, it’s what we think we heard!