Discussion»Questions»Human Behavior» Are you a LITERAL person? Do you always take everything literally or is there room in your life for some "figuratively"? Why?
I am generally a "Literal" Often when someone asks me a question I give a literal answer. They usually answer with "You know what I meant." I only know what you said. I believe I have done that with a few of your questions Rosie. It drives my wife crazier and confused my students. I think it fun.
I cut you some slack ele. Because we are friends. We are, aren't we? I cut you some slack because I always give you the benefit of the doubt. I believe your intentions toward me are always honorable and so I feel I can trust you. I don't do that with those who aren't trustworthy. He** I don't even engage with them. I have had experience with them, sometimes for years, often yo-yo like, and when I get sick and tired of it I just drop them completely. OK. I just gave you TMI. Apologies.. Correct me if I'm wrong in my assumptions. I can always change how I perceive you if I'm way off-base! Thank you for your reply! :)
I prefer being literal as possible most of the time. I cherish clarity. If I'm using metaphor, or being oblique or tactful, it's obvious in the context.
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