Minimalist speech patterns and vocabulary | Laconic Speech

[@WonkyPapa]

I read a lot and I’m constantly stopping and looking up words to make sure I understand the context of what I am reading. That’s my favorite way to learn new words.

[@happyandauthentic]

Mine too! I learnt most of my fanciest words by reading books.

[@wolvegreen]

Getting rid of ''little, you know, kind of, and like'' will improve today's language by 90 %. These are fillers that translate to the speaker's poor confidence from lack of vocabulary. It transmits uncertainty of their message, and is unbearable to listen to, loosing value and attention. Thank you for presenting your video with interesting content without fillers, which is how it should be (standard). I had to bring it up, because most speeches today lack value because of all those fillers. Cheers !

[@happyandauthentic]

Thanks so much for saying that! It’s extremely tricky to do. I’m lucky I can use the magic of editing in my favour as well. Haha

[@leonidasmolinalopez8257]

Please don't stop doing videos. Just found you and am sad your last video was one year ago

[@happyandauthentic]

@@leonidasmolinalopez8257 Thank you so much for the sentiment, Leonidas. Life just got too busy and KZbin had to go on the back burner. I may return someday though. Never say never. ^_^

[@ellenh278]

Growing up the phrase "shut up" was treated like a swear word in our house. It was NOT allowed. I understood why as I got older. It still feels like a slap in the face when someone says it to me. My father frequently told us "Say what you mean and mean what you say." They were the parents of 8 children. I'm sure my mother internally screamed "SHUT UP!" often but it was never said aloud. And getting your point across quickly and concisely when speaking to my father was key.(I seem to have lost that ability these days 😂) He, someone who quit school in the 8th grade to help his family financially and felt 'uneducated' his whole life because of it, taught me the value of my words more than anyone. Your point about removing certain words from our vocabulary was thought provoking and bonus points for giving us more positive substitutions. I will rewatch and write a few down on my bathroom mirror. Thanks. (I need backstory on why that couple has a lifesized stuffed panda at the rocky ocean beach 😂 )

[@happyandauthentic]

Your father sounds like a fantastic human being, Ellen! What a great way to teach his children to communicate. I am so glad to hear saying “shut up” was treated that way in your home. I also treat it similarly with my class at school.

[@vonn2221]

How you make it? I interest to learn speak less and more concise

[@ellenh278]

​@vonn2221 Well considering your response is concise and mine is not, perhaps I should be asking your advice😊

[@m_b_lmackenzie4510]

Oh my YashI! Greek, my Yaya was greek, her ancestors were from Sparta, however, I have more of an Athenian soul. I really enjoyed the video. What do you think of using words like ataraxia, oikeiosis, manga opus and other words from classic heritage on our daily basis?

[@happyandauthentic]

I absolutely adore the idea of bringing back words of that caliber. I try my best to inject them into my speech pattern, but if I have to stop and explain them it sort of defeats the purpose of using them to make my point. Haha

[@creativewriter3887]

Loved, loved LOVE this video! This video on language and speech was timely and very appropriate. Language and speech are so important... even within OURSELVES! Yes. Words are powerful and they can create or destroy, help or hinder. We may not fully realize this, but we DO recognize the effects of language/speech.. how many people were inspired by one word of praise from a parent, teacher, mentor that set us on our path? And conversely, how many people's lives and self-esteem were destroyed by the words of others.. be it parents, other people, etc. Wow.. to hear of your struggle was in some ways inspiring because I struggled with same thing! Your content is amazing and I never knew your first language wasn't English! You're always on point and entertaining! As for your points on language, words, etc. I could not agree with you more. Had to laugh at "Monkey Father'. LOL. You did not ramble... I had to listen to this TWICE so far.. and will probably listen four more times!! So much good content! Oh, did I say that I really liked this video? lol

[@happyandauthentic]

Thank you so much for all this wonderful praise! I’m so glad to hear you found this content useful. I find language endlessly intriguing. There is so much to unpack and dissect. Using different words to make the same point can yield so many varying results. It’s astounding!

[@ethanlord7213]

Great video however Laconic comes from the region where Sparta was situated, that being Laconia.

[@stevegeorge6880]

Bonus video or just putting one up ahead of schedule? Either way, it's welcome.

[@happyandauthentic]

I simply thought I had scheduled it properly and was mistaken. So…ahead of schedule it is. Haha

[@2ndexodusmove]

Solid

[@kalpic11]

I would like to argue that um, uh, and like are not pointless as they are sort of audible concentration helpers. This concept is a cool thing to think about doing, though. I lot of good points here like focusing on what you're for instead of what you're against.

[@happyandauthentic]

I can appreciate the need to “buy time” when experiencing an anxious moment and not having the words at the time to express what you’re feeling. That’s a great point! I was simply saying I find they are overused.

[@andresrivera1569]

You really do like to talk. There’s a fuck ton of filler in this

[@happyandauthentic]

I appreciate the feedback. I’ll do my best to cut the fat next time.