Is It Chatter, or Is It Communication

Too many small instances this past week where I find myself looking back and thinking I wasn't communicating quite well.I deliberately phrase it this way instead of - 'I was misunderstood' or 'Somebody else wasn't listening'.I want to be responsible not only for my words that come out, but also for the manner that they arrive in another's head.Also, came across a really cool "House Rule" from @nicchristensen for her family:"#2 Don't hurt your own feelings." Spending some time in my head with this one; wonderful.