"Real Talk?"

Hip Hop has influenced the social landscape to a point that everything we do, say, wear, or think derives from this culture. Unfortunately, at times we allow the language that infiltrates our everyday lives to become our primary words of expression. However, if we actually took the time to realize that some (not all) slang devalues what we say and the very being of who we are. Take for example the phrase "real talk." Of course it sounds good, but think about it for a moment. Do you honestly believe the validity, sincerity, or quality of any statement that has to being or end with the phrase "Real Talk?" I think Andre 3000 said it best..."If you say real talk, I probably won't trust you." If you are forward with your words then there is no point to validate the seriousness of what you are saying. Take for instance, would you buy a car from a salesman that had to say "real talk" before describing the reliability of the vehicle in question? Would you feel comfortable with a doctor that said "real talk" before describing your medical condition? Would you be so trusting about anyone you're trying to date explaining their past by beginning or ending their comment by saying "real talk"? For you Scarface fans, even he had the classic line on this subject. All Tony had was "his ball and his word." Your word as a man or woman will be only defined or validated by your actions. Because even people who have spoken "real talk" have gone back on their word. I'm pretty sure Judas said something close to this before he betrayed Jesus, and we all know how that turned out. But in the end, it's best to follow God's word on your words. "Let you yes be yes, and you no be no." Mean what you say and say what you mean and the rest will take care of itself. God is love.