Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Sometimes apparent "disagreements" occur that aren't disagreements at all. They're simply misunderstandings/miscommunication/semantics. Yes?
Sometimes apparent "disagreements" occur that aren't disagreements at all. They're simply misunderstandings/miscommunication/semantics. Yes?
When you respond/reply to something someone says how can you be sure you fully understood it? Are you always certain you comprehend things correctly? Ever been mistaken?
You mean "PROPER" grammar tom? If I say "what do you think" is it easier for you to understand than if I were to say "what d'ya think"? If I say "what do you foresee in the future" is that ok but if I were to say "what do you foresee futurely" do you not understand? I know you know I was an English major. I know you know I know what PROPER grammar is but you also know that I ignore it purposely at times because I think communication should be fun and loosening it up a bit allows for that to occur. I make up words. I deliberately spell existing words as I choose to at times. Language purists get upset I expect but are you one of them? I'm an adult and I like to play with words. I see no reason why I should subject myself to the wishes of those who get offended when I say "ain't that true" or "Whassup" or "whatcha think"? Do you? Anyway thank you for your reply. Lotsa folks use words the meanings of which they don't really know. So they use them improperly because they don't know any better. Is that any better/worse than using words improperly when you DO KNOW BETTER? Just a wonderin'. Inquiring minds liketa know these things.:)
This post was edited by RosieG at October 3, 2018 4:54 AM MDT
I think that when people have obvious expertise in certain subjects---like "proper" grammar, they can deviate from the path and no one who follows them are in danger of getting lost.
I'm sure you remember the movie "Charly" with Cliff Robertson---Remember the question of how to punctuate what he wrote on the board:
Did you know that the movie "Charly" was based on a scifi short story by Daniel Keyes titled "Flowers for Algernon". One of my favorite scifi stories. I loved the movie though of course I did not love the ending. It was sad beyond endurance and it stays with me to this day. There was a movie that was kinda related with Robert deNiro as a patient and I believe Robin Williams as the doctor. I think the name of it was "Awakenings". Did you ever see that movie? Is temporary better than not at all? I shall ask. Oh. That which is is. That which is not is not. Ever see this one? Time flies you cannot they fly at such irregular intervals? Of course you do not realize that the flies referred to are flying insects. It is Time flies? You cannot. They fly at such irregular intervals. And so it goes. Thank you for your reply tom! :)
tom jackson 