The ten most important words, when a teacher addresses a student, or when a parent negotiates with a child are: 1.Contingency 2.Contracts 3.Work 4.When 5.They 6. Are 7. Written 8. Clear 9. And 10. Credible At fall conferences, 2004, I remembered the ten most important words in our lives. This lady,... Sign in to see full entry.