Native american talking sticks
Talking sticks were used in tribal councils to maintain order. Whoever had the stick had the floor, and no one else was allowed to speak until the speaker passed the stick, indicating he had finished what he wanted to stay.
Customarily, a few moments of silence were observed before the next to hold the stick began to speak, reinforcing the wisdom that it is good to think first before you speak in haste and say something you might regret.
Talking sticks make a great teaching aide for children and a great tool for marriage councilors. |
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