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Day 7. Gentle words

Say it together (King James Version)

“A soft answer”

From Proverbs 15:1 (KJV): A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

In simple words

Paraphrase A gentle voice can help when someone is cross. Loud, grumpy words make a grumpy day.

Talk about it

How does a gentle voice sound?

Try this

Say “please” and “thank you” in your softest voice.

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