WORDS

"Words are like a sawed off shotgun"-Radiohead
"And words are all i have to take your heart away"-the Bee Gees
Technology is such that we cannot access each other's brains yet.Thus we are left to guessing other people's motivations through their actions and words;others will similarly gauge us.People say your actions matter a lot.But people are not going to look favourably towards you if you behave like a mute at the same time.That is the prevalent reality.In one respect it makes sense.After all words are the primary mode of comunication.It is traditionally assumed you are who you speak.
Words can come in a couple of formats-written and vocal.People generally prefer the latter over the former,though the written format has risen in prominence because of social networking sites and text messages.People interact everyday and judge each other by what words they use.Some phrases are used for a short period of time in the form of catchphrases.Sometimes we're reduced to using catchphrases only it seems.People talk .In the midst of a verbal communication if someone is seen not talking , it's a strange sight indeed.
Talking in itself is never an end.Sometimes you can't always say what's on your mind.Social approval matters ,a bit too much at times.But at the very basic level,if you want to get along with people, then you'll have to talk.Hopefully you wont be reduced to following courtesies in this way.There's an art in speaking.That quality is measured by a parameter called articulation.You cannot take back your words.
But what about those people who are accustomed to leading a mute way of life?Do they have any chance to get back into a favourable social standing?Do they try and talk for the sake of convention and speak in a conventional format as well?How are these people going to be regarded in job interviews where somebody will have to make a snap judgement?All your life and how you've lead it will be decided will be scanned instaneously.How you lead your life in the future will also be decided at the same time. Another potent question is how will we try to woo someone.What words are we to use then?
"Be yourself" may not be a very applicable maxim in these cases.I personally believe you cant coach someone to talk.
Silence contributes as much as words.It is sometimes as judicially used as words.To somebody speaking, silence from a would be listener is not always golden.Nobody appreciates words always being spoken in a song.It's a medley of lyrics and music.Music can be free of words at least explicitly.An emotional outburst from within can be potentially released because of a compelling piece of music.
I don't think we'll be leading a very happy life if we have nobody to talk to.Sometimes it's a question of frequency in regard to appearance ,ours and others.Hopefully they will meet.