Why One Wants to Join the Army

Lots of applicants/parents read these forums and many probably never post, likely trying to glean input/advice/suggestions from the comments posted. For the vast majority of h.s. students, lacking any other specific knowledge of their background/experience, my general advice would still be that you treat the NOM interviews as something serious. Being able to 'read' the room during an interview isn't a skill you learn overnight and probably most h.s. students likely have had few (if any) significant interviews previously.
 
FaiM13 said:
...I cannot control how other people will receive what I say, which is why I am trying to avoid that issue altogether...
I have no idea how old you are, but I suspect that you may already be wise beyond your years if you think about this sort of thing.

Take it from an old codger though - that try as you may - you will never succeed. In my opinion, it is always better to say what you mean and mean what you say. Life is too short to spend time wondering how people will react to what you say or how you say it.

Always be respectful and be kind, but say what's on your mind. It's your future we're talking about here, and it is entirely in your hands.
 
I have no idea how old you are, but I suspect that you may already be wise beyond your years if you think about this sort of thing.

Take it from an old codger though - that try as you may - you will never succeed. In my opinion, it is always better to say what you mean and mean what you say. Life is too short to spend time wondering how people will react to what you say or how you say it.

Always be respectful and be kind, but say what's on your mind. It's your future we're talking about here, and it is entirely in your hands.
Agree with @THParent

It is often not what you say but how you say it that really counts.

This can be the difference between civilized debate vs starting a war.
 
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