Would “Good game” be enough? Perhaps
Would “Good game” be enough?
Perhaps you rescued your friend, Billy, from drowning. Everyone paid attention to Billy. Finally, his mom looked at you and said, “Thanks.” Would you be pleased?
What do “That was good,” “Good Game,” and “Thanks” have in common? That’s right. They’re too general. What do they lack? Right again, they lack specificity.
Specificity describes a few particulars to affirm.
The parents of the star actor could have specified with “You spoke loud, clear, and with great expression. Your gestures showed me what you were saying and your facial expressions fit your words and gestures. You were good.” Be honest, wouldn’t you rather hear this specific affirmation than “That was good”?
The parents of the home run hitter might have said, “When you smacked that ball, I knew it was a ‘homer.’ Your whole team cheered as you raced around the bases.
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