What does 'good' mean in communication?
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"Good' in communication is merely a social code, masking the truth; to truly connect, we must speak from awareness, not from borrowed etiquette."
According to Osho, in communication 'good' is mostly a social code, not a truth: publicly it names what is officially approved; privately it often means 'don’t disturb me with inconvenient realities.' The word serves conformity and convenience more than authenticity. He invites us to see this split and speak from awareness, not from borrowed etiquette.
When people say something is 'good,' they often just mean 'it fits the rules—don’t make trouble,' not that it’s truly right.
Why this matters practically
- See through polite codes and spot hidden agendas or discomfort.
- Choose honest, aware speech over rule-pleasing talk.
- Reduce hypocrisy by aligning words with actual meaning and impact.
- Choose honest, aware speech over rule-pleasing talk.
- Reduce hypocrisy by aligning words with actual meaning and impact.
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