With every sunrise we are given plenty of new examples of people "hitting send" and soon regretting it. Social media means what it says: It is social! Our methods of communication today allow for something to potentially be broadcast to everyone from Pekin, Illinois, to Peking, China. But it's not only Twitter fanatics who can find themselves in trouble. Every single one of us is capable of falling prey to this growing plague.

Every day we have the potential for both verbal and written blunders. It makes no difference if we are talking to a stranger over a meat counter, chatting on a cell phone with our mother, or sending an email to a coworker; we can and do miscommunicate, and people can and do get the wrong idea. When we don't pause long enough to think before speaking or writing, it commonly yields a misunderstanding and leads to a clash. We end up being the person who said, "You know that sphere of the brain that stops you from saying something that you shouldn't? Well, I don't have one of those."

This book is about preventing that misunderstanding and allowing for understanding. Said another way, preempting people from getting the wrong idea and enabling them to get the right idea! We all need work in this area in far more ways than just glancing through a checklist.

From external examples to internal turmoil, Before You Hit Send is about the four things we must think through before communicating. In all things we wish to say or write, we would be wise to ask ourselves:

Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
Is it clear?

When we ask and answer these four questions honestly, we will be thinking wisely before we speak. But to explore this fully, we need to find out a whole lot more about ourselves and uncover why we consciously and subconsciously get into these communication disasters to begin with. You may be surprised what you discover about yourself. Shall we begin?

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Listening Length	5 hours and 42 minutes
Author	Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
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Audible.com Release Date	July 25, 2017
Publisher	Thomas Nelson
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The world needs this book.

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018

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The good doctor has given all of us much to consider as we write and interact with others. We all need to think and consider our words before we send or say them. The social media has encouraged others to be and say hurtful things quickly. But this isn't healthy for us or others. Thanks for a much needed reminder.

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Nicole Phillips

Life Changing Knowledge!!!

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2017

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I highly recommend this book for everyone. It is so natural for us to open our mouths before we speak. Dr. Eggrichs advice hits the nail right on the head. This book has made me step back and take a look at myself. Add this to your must read book for your quest of self improvement.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017

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Great book so great for this time and era. Good fun read, applicable to all.

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Thelma Carley

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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017

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I looove it! Is practical advise and powerful tool to share with our kids!

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Norman Watson

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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017

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I have been reading this book very slowly to digest what I am reading. The book is really helpful

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Worth the money, in my opinion

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017

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Excellant!!! Everyone should read!!!!

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Gayla Williams

Great read! It has really helped me to communicate ...

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2018

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Great read! It has really helped me to communicate more effectively, whether it is verbal or written communication. I have gotten into a habit of asking myself four important questions: 1. Is it true? 2 Is it kind? 3. Is it necessary? 4. Is it clear?

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Rebecca M. Hollis

I recommend it!

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2018

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Great book!

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This book is true, kind, necessary and clear!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2017

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I really thought I was a good communicator until I read this book. Thought provoking. Would most definitely recommend reading.

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