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McLeod: Why adjectives are eroding the truth

Lisa Earle Mcleod for Edge Magazine
Lisa Earle Mcleod for Edge Magazine Lisa Earle Mcleod for Edge Magazine

I don’t yell as much as my mother. I consider that an accomplishment. Unfortunately, my kids never knew my mother, so they have no idea how well I’m doing.

That’s the problem with comparisons. We all live in our own world, a world forged by our experiences. Consider these statements:

I’m a pretty good boss.

I had a great time.

Where do the words pretty good or great originate?