Years ago, I attended a training about diversity in which the very excellent presenter suggested that we use “oops” — to indicate that we realized we had made a mistake — and “ouch” — to indicate that we felt hurt — as we negotiated difficult conversations.
I’ve always remembered that, although I can’t remember the name of the very excellent presenter (oops!). I’m still very grateful for the gifts she gave me.
I’ve noticed that, in my long life, I’ve been much more likely to say “oops!” (I’ve made a mistake!) than “ouch!” (I’m hurt!). I think that’s been evening out more as I get older, though.
Two days ago, I slipped and fell on my walk — oops and ouch! I’m healing rather nicely and I’m getting around without a boot now, which allows me to use another handy one-syllable expression.
Phew!
I don’t have many images to share today — oops! — but I hope you still appreciate today’s post.
I’ve noticed that parents — as we “help prepare a child for whatever path they choose” — often say “oops!” and “ouch!” because we inevitably make mistakes and we care so much.
I wish that lawmakers would recognize their inevitable mistakes (“oops!) and correct for them, because so many people are hurting (ouch!).
Here’s what I find on YouTube when I search for “oops and ouch.”
I also found this:
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Thanks to all who help me say “oops”, “ouch,” and many other expressions every day in this blog, including YOU!
So many of my friends when I was growing up had broken bones (ouch!) and had to wear casts which we all signed. I always assumed there’d be a point when I’d break my arm or leg and I’d get a cast of my own. Somehow I’ve made it this far without a broken bone, although I did briefly end up on crutches with a stretched tendon because I’d walked too much. Oops!
I’ve never even heard of a stretched tendon!
I love the use of those expressions, and I’ve uttered way more ‘oops’ than ‘ouches’ in my life. it’s much harder for me to say ‘ouch.’
Being a man of many slips and non-serious falls in my life, Ann, I’ve found the exclamation extended to Woops!
I’m sorry to hear that you had a nasty fall. Sounds like you injured your ankle. But you somehow managed to take some lovely photos to share with us. Thank you, and I hope you have a swift recovery.