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The document discusses the phrase 'Loose lips sink ships,' originating from World War I and II, highlighting the dangers of excessive talking and its potential to harm relationships. It emphasizes the importance of controlling one's speech and the irreversible consequences of careless words. Additionally, it outlines a panel discussion activity aimed at sharing personal experiences related to the theme of loose talk.

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Loose Lips Sink Ships STDNT

The document discusses the phrase 'Loose lips sink ships,' originating from World War I and II, highlighting the dangers of excessive talking and its potential to harm relationships. It emphasizes the importance of controlling one's speech and the irreversible consequences of careless words. Additionally, it outlines a panel discussion activity aimed at sharing personal experiences related to the theme of loose talk.

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LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS

A SLIP OF THE TONGUE, IS NO FAULT OF THE MIND ?

THE ARROW AND THE SONG


Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I shot an arrow into the air,

It fell to earth, I knew not where;

For, so swiftly it flew, the sight

Could not follow it in its flight.

I breathed a song into the air,

It fell to earth, I knew not where;

For who has sight so keen and strong,

That it can follow the flight of song?

Long, long afterward, in an oak

I found the arrow, still unbroke;

And the song, from beginning to end,

I found again in the heart of a friend.

PROVERBS/SAYINGS:

• With a sweet tongue and kindness, you can drag an elephant by a hair. Persian
Proverb
•
The wise person has long ears and a short tongue. German Proverb

• The tongue that belongs to a fake friend is sharper than a knife. Argentine
Proverb
• The best time for you to hold your tongue is the time you feel you must say
something or bust. Josh Billings

• The tongue is like a sharp knife: it kills without drawing blood. Anne Seaton

• Give thy thoughts no tongue. William Shakespeare

• A long tongue shortens life. Author Unknown

• Closed mouth catches no flies.

• Still tongue keeps a wise head.

• Silence is golden.

• Don't let your tongue say what your head may have to pay for.

• It’s easier to catch flies with honey than vinegar.

• Empty vessels make most noise.

• A slip of the tongue is no fault of the mind. (‘Freudian slip’.. Freud disagrees and
says that a slip reveals the truth ie a Freudian slip)

ORIGIN of 'Loose lips sink ships'?


Loose lips sink ships comes from World War I and/or WWII, when sailors on leave from
their ships might talk about what ship they sailed on or where it had come from, or
where it was going. If they talked too much (had 'loose lips') they might accidentally
provide the enemy with anecdotal information that might later cause their ship to be
tracked, and bombed and sunk, hence 'Loose lips sink ships.' Later, it came to
mean any excessive talk might sabotage a project.’

WHAT DOES 'LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS' MEAN?

To have loose lips means to have a big mouth, susceptible to talking about
everything and everyone. Sinking ships refers to anything from acquaintances to
long and hearty relationships (with friends , colleagues, work buddies, a
significant other etc). So when one says loose lips sink ships, one is basically saying
if you can't shut up you are going to end hurting people, (and consequently
yourself )usually psychologically or emotionally.

WHAT, WHERE, WHO, WHEN, HOW : ARE VERY IMPORTANT.

• Words spoken can’t be unspoken.

• Your choice of words is important.

• We may explain, apologize, grovel, beg to be forgiven. But we can’t


undo the damage we’ve already done.

• Your success in the world , to a large extent depends on your control of


your speech.

• Work, personal relationships are based on this to quite an extent.

• Diplomacy is a fine art.

MAIN ACTIVITY: PANEL DISCUSSION

• Share experiences, to drive home the meaning, relevance and impact of


‘loose talk’

• You can be a character of your choice.

POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND

1. What was the incident that caused a mess up because you gave way to
your tongue/ or how you saved the day just because you kept quiet.

2. Who were the people involved?

3. What were the consequences?

4. How did you deal with it?

5. Was it possible to completely undo it?


6. Did you learn a lesson?

7. Will you ever repeat it?

8. Contemporary version of it: with social media in mind

MARKS : 120
1. FORMAT
2. CHOICE OF CHARACTERS and INCIDENTS
3. CONTENT
4. RELEVANCE
5. CLARITY OF MESSAGE
6. DRAMATIC APPEAL
7. AUTHENTICITY
8. APPROPRIATE USE OF QUOTATION OR PROVERB
9. PARTICIPATION
10. TEAMWORK AND COORDINATION
11. VOICE : voice modulation, pace, pause, emphasis
12. BODY LANGUAGE : HEP Hand gestures, Expression and eye contact,
Posture and stance

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