From "The Book of Questions" by Gregory Stock, PH.D
Q #65
When you tell a story, do you often exaggerate or embellish it? If so, why?
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No exaggerations or embellishments - if the story is not good enough on its own, I just lie.
If it is an account of a legal issue, I stick to the facts. If it is a story that requires 'theatre of the mind' I'll embeelish for dramatic impact.
If someone is just looking for facts I can give those but I really enjoy telling a "good" story. I also happen to think I am pretty good at it too. A gift I got from my father.
Not too much, but I do enhance with supporting information if it helps enhance the listeners understanding or enjoyment.
And yes, PEF does like to talk....if you had not noticed....
Telling a good story is all about the timing and the delivery .... sometimes I have it, sometimes I don't.
If I do exaggerate or embellish, I make sure to REALLY exaggerate so that it is clear to the listener that it is an exaggeration.
I'm an English teacher. Of course, I emblish. The more adverbs and adjectives are always good unless it's technical issue.
Well, I can't lie or embellish here. Cincin knows me too well. Yes, I embellish sometimes to the point that my listeners will tell me to get to the point. They are lies, per se, I just think sometimes that knowing all the details makes the story more interesting or funny. Sometimes.
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