When is
the last time anyone talked about “selling wolf tickets?” This is another old
school word. I’m not a linguist, but here’s my definition. Selling wolf tickets
refers to an assertive speech peppered with claims to back up the talk with
potential resources, ability, or intent. For various reasons, the audience often
believes the speaker lacks the credibility to support or follow through on their
claims. Basically, the audience thinks the speaker is bluffing, trash-talking,
or to use another term, talking smack. Listen to this:
https://youtu.be/nOhZivlLvOo
Although the hand gestures look convincing, this is
an example of what audiences hear when someone is selling wolf tickets. It’s
usually a case of talking loud and saying nothing, but that’s not always true. In
a friendly debate concerning a topic you’re passionate about, what “wolf
tickets” could you sell because you possess the wisdom, power, or experience to
support your claims?
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