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Originally Posted by xepherys
... I'd like to make clear that I care what other's think, or I would not participate in the TFP. I do not, however, care much what others think OF me. If someone wants to insult me, for insults sake or for whatever reason, it doesn't bother me....
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To clarify the point, may I argue the opposite for a moment?
What if others think very highly of you? Can you still make the claim that you don't care what people think of you, if they hold you in great regard?
I think seriously about people's opinion of me. I want to be respected; I would try to ammend a slight I had given someone accidentally.
I am always aware that communication includes choice of words, tone and body language. I have to think it, then code it in my mind, then send it. The person I am communicating with must hear it, decode it and then understand it.
This process is tricky, and the choice of words can make or break communication.
BTW, I used to use the word 'fuck' more often. I realized that by doing this I was watering it down so that when I really wanted to use it, it held less meaning to those around me. I now reserve it for special occasions.