01/31/2024

The Trouble with "I"

By over-using this word, users reflect many things about themselves

Abraham Lincoln, who served as the 16^th President of the United States, was known as a man who seldom used the word "I." He had the ability to give entire speeches without using that one letter word.

There was a more recent President of the United States who used the word "I" more than 200 times in a relatively short speech. Surprising new research from the University of Texas suggests that people who often say “I” are less powerful and less sure of themselves than those who limit their use of the word. Frequent “I” users subconsciously believe they are subordinate to the person to whom they are talking.

Using the word “I” excessively in speech or writing can also reveal a few other things about someone. It may suggest a self-centered or egocentric perspective, a lack of consideration for others’ viewpoints or a tendency to dominate conversations.

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