Multiple choice softskills communication

What do i mean? "Fine words butter no parsnips."

  1. Sometimes people are successful in giving an impression that they do things, but the fact is they only talk.

  2. No amount of talking can replace action.

  3. When you talk something, you should have the courage to act accordingly.

  4. Dont do things when you can get away just by talking about them.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Fine words butter no parsnips' is a traditional saying that means empty talk achieves nothing without action. Parsnips were a common staple food, and the metaphor suggests that fancy words are like trying to butter vegetables with just words - you need actual butter (action). Option A describes misimpression, C is about courage, D is cynical advice - only B correctly states that talking cannot replace doing.

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