174 gets it exactly right.
that's fine if you don't care about, you know, *talking to other people.* (effectively)
Posted by mmf! | Link to this comment | 08-24-06 8:07 PM
All you need is context. I don't see the problem.
Posted by eb | Link to this comment | 08-24-06 8:10 PM
people treat you differently if you sound like a great big alien to them, even if they understand your meaning. people are tribal like that, even nice people.
Posted by mmf! | Link to this comment | 08-25-06 1:34 PM
174 gets it exactly right.
that's fine if you don't care about, you know, *talking to other people.* (effectively)
Posted by mmf! | Link to this comment | 08-24-06 8:07 PM
All you need is context. I don't see the problem.
Posted by eb | Link to this comment | 08-24-06 8:10 PM
people treat you differently if you sound like a great big alien to them, even if they understand your meaning. people are tribal like that, even nice people.
Posted by mmf! | Link to this comment | 08-25-06 1:34 PM