Topic: Lost in Translation.... | |
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How often have you been chatting with someone, and they do a left field flip out on you, for something you said, but you know damn well you didn't say...however apparently you implied it...
How does one ever figure out how to communicate and have it received as it was intended, and not PERCEIVED as the other wants it? Weird.... Methinks I will stick with signing.. |
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There is no rality only preception ....Still I'd stick to signing myself LOL!
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When someone says the word "methinks" I usually stop listening. I hope this was helpful. yours in Chaos, Scarlett
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When someone says the word "methinks" I usually stop listening. I hope this was helpful. yours in Chaos, Scarlett How do you sign hahahaha? |
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methiks Its rude to just "stop listening" even if you don't like what is being said or how its being said!
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some people hear what they want to hear and see what they want to see, so i wouldn't stress much over it.
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It may be rude to "stop listening", but on the other hand is it practical to listen to everything...? xoxo
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I need an INTERPRETOR!!!!!
This is flippin hilarious.... if the word... methinks....... bothers someone, so be it.... it is a common usage term/word in Australia... it maynot be in the States... BFD... The essence of the message is the same... SOMEONE have a clue on how to communicate with others without their egos and fragile baggage causing their knickers to knot? |
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cue music .... "you can roll a rolo to your friend ... it's chocolate covered caramel from end to end ...."
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Well, we can't understand you cuz your from Australia and everyone knows that Australia is filled with criminals*. And you can't trust criminals, so we can't trust what you say...........
* From The Princess Bride! |
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cue music .... "you can roll a rolo to your friend ... it's chocolate covered caramel from end to end ...." I speak YOUR language, lovely.. YUM!! |
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Well, we can't understand you cuz your from Australia and everyone knows that Australia is filled with criminals*. And you can't trust criminals, so we can't trust what you say........... * From The Princess Bride! Hahahahaha.... read my lips............. |
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if rolo's are ineffective, might I suggest a Buzorkian translater ...
only 4 payments of 39.99 but if you act now ... in the next 4 minutes and 37 seconds ... from now ... ... uhhh now .... ....now ..... Ahem... I'll take one full payment off the purchase price that's right .... never be misunderstood again ..... ever ..... for 3 easy payment of $39.99 fine print: never another misunderstanding ... no one will understand a flippin word you say ... ever ... |
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Excuse me........could you say that again?...... I blinked........
And how much is that translator? |
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Excuse me........could you say that again?...... I blinked........ And how much is that translator? 4 easy payments of $39.99....a real bargain ... it never needs polishing or replacement batteries so it is environmentally friendly as well ... and did I mention that if you act NOW I'll take one full payment off the order price? WTH are you waiting for? Order already ... cheques may be made payable to Artgurl's Hawaii Fund and although there is no tax benefit .... the Creative One will be ever so grateful for your support .... |
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Hey!!! Wait a minute!!! I have to think of something to sell then too! I have to make the Eileen Idaho Fund......... Wait..............that doesn't sound right.... |
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Hey!!! Wait a minute!!! I have to think of something to sell then too! I have to make the Eileen Idaho Fund......... Wait..............that doesn't sound right.... 'Eileen's Ticket to Paradise' Fund |
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Effective communication via the internet can be quite tricky, to say the least.
I have been guilty on both sides: misinterpreting as well as being misinterpreted. It is challenging to get a real "read" on someone's thoughts, feelings, perspectives, etc. when you are unable to look in their eyes, read their body language, or hear their inflection with the words. I must say though, conversely this happens in the real world as well. I just attempt to do my best to further explain myself, or take a breath and listen to the other individual's explanation before I make a final determination that this is likely someone I'm not compatible with, if even on a friendship level. |
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Edited by
eileena9
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Sat 10/04/08 05:36 PM
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Hey!!! Wait a minute!!! I have to think of something to sell then too! I have to make the Eileen Idaho Fund......... Wait..............that doesn't sound right.... 'Eileen's Ticket to Paradise' Fund Much better!!!!! I knew I liked you for some reason!!! So smart!! Still waiting on the rum-flavored body paints though!! MARCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Still waiting on the rum-flavored body paints though!! MARCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is still in the 'testing' phase ... |
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