Sweetest Words

For the new 007 film, actor Pierce Brosnan considers the five most important words to practice are: "My name's Bond -- James Bond" (The Jakarta Post, This Odd World, Oct.14, 1995).

Please allow me to share with readers the most important words, which we need to apply in our day-to-day conversations, as advocated by David Weiss:

1. The six most important words are: I admit I made a mistake.

2. The five most important words are: You did a good job.

3. The four most important words are: What is your opinion?

4. The three most important words are: If you please.

5. The two most important words are: Thank you.

6. The least important word is: I.

We have heard that faith moves mountains. But humble and effective words such as the above can indeed produce extraordinary results and develop excellent team-spirit in any organization.

Together everyone achieves more -- well, that's what a team is all about.

D. CHANDRAMOULI

Jakarta