Our words may influence people for years, and even for a lifetime. They provide them 1courage to go on or one more reason to give up.
My family moved to 2 city when I was fourteen. Junior high was always a 3time for me, and the move made my ninth﹣grade year even harder.
I remember walking into the dining hall for the first time. The other 4had good friends with them, but I didn't know anyone. I felt5 and went to the nearest seat after getting some food. The kids beside me looked at me up and down and then laughed. I could feel my face turning red at that moment. Then one of the kids broke the6.
"Man! You have one big nose."
I felt hurt and didn't know 7 to say. I wanted to cry, but I managed a little smile ﹣ as if it didn't hurt me at all. But it did.
From then on, I would often look at8in the mirror. It seemed that I was just living for my nose. Thankfully, I grew out of this influence finally. But it really 9 me twenty years.
I also remember going through a terrible business failure. I called my dad for help and what he said gave me courage and confidence to go on with my 10.
Encouraging words can really help people a lot. So encourage others more and try to help them out when they are in need.
