I thought I should talk more, convey more information, and add extra verbs to clarify what I'm trying to communicate. And in some cases, that technique has backfired on me, where the phrase “put your foot in my mouth” comes into play, where I wish I had never said what I said. But Demers says we should be concise, getting to the point clearly and to the point. I should be direct and summarize things in a few sentences, given the circumstances and my own