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Old 12-05-2003, 05:03 PM   #1
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Which Is A Better Word?


What is a better word for making a person feel better about using you instead of someone else?

satisfaction
ease
comfort
trust
confidence
faith
other: see reply

I'm putting together a company slogan and need your help. I have the whole thing but don't know exactly which word to use.

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Old 12-05-2003, 08:05 PM   #2
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Re: Which Is A Better Word?


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Trust



I agree, all others are nothing without it.
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Old 12-08-2003, 08:51 AM   #4
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Re: Which Is A Better Word?


I would say trust (or trustworthy)

Another idea would be: Dependable
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SMART!

Everyone wants to feel smart. Going with Grumpy is the smart thing to do.
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Me thinks someone is holding a grudge.
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I don't like "trust". Seems like everyone has that in their lines.

"trusted for generations"
"trust us with your home"
"you can trust us"
"trust me, I'm on the pill"
"this car's like new, trust me!"

Seems like trust should be earned, not marketed.

Why don't you throw some slogans our way and see what the masses think.
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Hey Grumpy, after 5 1/2 years what did you decide on?
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What is a better word for making a person feel better about using you instead of someone else?

satisfaction
ease
comfort
trust
confidence
faith
other: see reply

I'm putting together a company slogan and need your help. I have the whole thing but don't know exactly which word to use.
Hey Grumpy!
A customer feels better about using you if he has "no regrets."
I'm no wordsmith, but something that alludes to that feeling of being proud of ones's choice of contractors might be good?? Hard to come up with a clean, original message with all the advertising out there. Best Wishes!

BTW, How's this... Getting Grumpy makes you SMILE!
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Old 02-27-2009, 08:24 PM   #11
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The word trust is a load of bollicks,I personally never trust any one that says trust me, it usually means I think you so dumb that you won't understand what I'm saying, or I can't be bothered explaining it to you.Or the first chance I get I'm going to rip you off.As the German's say trust is great but control is better.Now the word confidence that's a different thing.To win a client's confidence is a wonderful thing,but one slip whether real or not and man you will not get it back it does not matter how hard you try.So I would be looking for the word CONFIDENCE IMHO. billy
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Man this is 6 year old. So how did it work out.
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Man at first I thought this is like talking to some one from the past.Like do you think the Romans will really beat the British?Well from where I'm looking at it I think you can put it down as a safe bet.So now it's time for Grumpy to come back and tell us how it worked out?
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When I first looked at your list I thought about the word Confidence. It engenders trust in people, I've been told by many clients that being in the presence of my confidence was a big factor that make them trust me.

I would not use the word Trust I'd try and say something that makes them FEEL trust towards you.
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Hay 5 star I really like that man that shows experience.
Do you really think that Grumpy should put that on the side of his van?

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I like satisfaction.




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i put it on the back my business cards
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keep the van straight forward,dont let people in traffic think to much, the might crash into him
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Quote:
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What is a better word for making a person feel better about using you instead of someone else?

satisfaction
ease
comfort
trust
confidence
faith
other: see reply

I'm putting together a company slogan and need your help. I have the whole thing but don't know exactly which word to use.
The right word might depend on the rest of the slogan. Care to share?
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