One has to grow up with good talk in order to form the habit of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Good conversational habits must be cultivated from childhood through exposure to quality dialogue.
- In plain terms
- You learn to talk well by hearing good talk early on.
- What can you take from it?
- Early exposure shapes communication skills.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you learn to speak well?
- Does environment determine communication ability?
Another view
Adults can still learn good talk without early exposure.
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