Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Grumblers Mantra

Grumbling is good.
A grumble is a subdued complaint.
A top class grumble is the result of realistic expectations, offering subtle criticism, with a touch of compassion.
A well timed, well aimed grumble is a productive version of Peter Finch’s cry in the movie “Network”; Finch’s character says “ I am as mad as hell, and I am not going to take it any more.”. The grumble says “I am pretty sane and sensible, and I don’t think any of us should take it any more”
A grumbler is anyone who considers how something could be improved, and mutters against wrongs and stupidities or offers a rumble of restrained warning, like a feint distant war drum
Only stoics, slaves and the British feel a need to say “Mustn’t grumble”
People who moan or whine are just venting spleen, they are labeling themselves as victims, without expecting their problem to be fixed.
We don’t need to be assertive nor aggressive to have an effect. Forget shouting, forget heckling or name calling. Being grumpy or cranky or crabby doesn’t change anything, they only wear away goodwill.
Grumbling rules.

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