But she has no idea what y'all are talking about. I understand that there is some tension surrounding my <> usage. It is merely a tool to to express the emotion aspect of a response, without disrupting the content of the actual response. Think of stage directions in a play.
Now that that is...
You could try what I did... "Hi guys! I'm new. By the way, I don't understand ANYTHING here and it doesn't make sense to me and I am now going to proceed to stumble all over myself! Ta Ta!"
I don't know it its the PROPER way or not.... but... <shrug, mischievous teasing smile>
<soft smile> I think misunderstandings occur everywhere. <sad> And I am pleased to discuss ISSUES on this thread, but it would be great if we could all try to keep personal attacks against anyone to a minimum. They disrupt the heart of conversation and discourse. I understand that it can be...
This group I do not know about! <grin> I shall read! There were some examples of similar, even in the earlier US cultures in this fabulous book by Oliver Sacks...
No, of course not! Just wasn't sure what to say. I mean, not all docs/nurses are the same or learn the same or have the same interests. <shrug> My intentions are always respectful. But I do tend to poke and prod... <nodding>
Jalestra;
>I actually have different ways to deal with it. (Wall of Text incoming) Also, almost all my interactions are non-hierarchical. Even those that shouldn't be, because honestly I don't do well with people who want to boss me around. Souvenirs of my childhood.
<surprised> Wow! I find...