Gilda, correct me if I am wrong here, because I feel like I am agreeing with you here...
Toaster, I think the point she is generally trying to make is this: Even though we shouldn't take hurtful words personally, and even though we all should learn to shrug them off without letting it affect our feelings or self esteme, it still does NOT give anyone the right to be rude and hurtfull in their words. We should ALL hold ourselves accountable for our actions in deed, as well as in word.
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Originally Posted by toaster126
Words have real power. It's just your own responsibility to not base your SELF-esteem on them.
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In a sence I agree, but also, it is the responsability of the person who SPEAKS those words, to consider the respect due to another human being.