Words or Semantics?
Words mean something. Now that might seem obvious. But how many times have you heard this comment in a meeting or even during a formal sales presentation: “Well, I think it’s just a matter of semantics.” Of course it is! And therein lies the problem. Take this whole issue now before Congress: What to do about the illegal immigration into the country? Listen to one politician refer to the “amnesty” issue and another contradict that “amnesty” means “forgiveness.” Therefore, the current Senate version of the bill cannot rightfully be considered amnesty but rather “earned citizenship with punishment.”
That current dialogue is but one example of my point: Words have meanings, and those meanings are NOT just a simple matter of semantics. Brushing them aside with “I think we’re really saying the same thing; it’s just a matter of semantics” creates a dangerous path if you ever intend to arrive at agreement somewhere down the road.
Words carry the weight of the conversation and the crux of your point. So select them carefully.
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