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I Have Issues

I struggle with recognising subtlety. I always have done.
I never really know how to take someone and it's even more difficult on social media because I can't see their facial expressions.
I've learned over time to ape or mimic what an appropriate response is but even then sometimes I'm waaaaaaay off the mark.
So, at times, I ask a lot of questions to try and ensure that I am reading the situation correctly however this can piss a lot of people off as it's conversation they want not the bloody Spanish inquisition.

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rckt148 · 61-69, M
I explain myself until my post is a book ,just so I don't have any misunderstandings
and almost always someone is going to attack my grammar ,the over use of a comma ,but totally miss the point
The reason I took the time to explain it so thoroughly

Its the net ,some just like to pick others apart when they should check themselves and their over inflated egos and self worth and superiority complex (I have a degee ) whoopty do
You lack common sense and experience and tact .even if what you say is right ,its how you come across that offends me

When I post "we need to help one another ,put an end to the hate"

And I get "Well it would be nice if it worked that way but this is the real world and thats just how things are "

And my post was asking you to help change that ,raise the standard ,,it has to start somewhere

Then it turns into a debate how my plan is futile
no one is going to do that

ever heard the term "They would bitch if you hung them with a golden rope "?
Now that one I would respect a debate ,,not spread the Love
xixgun · M
Your situation is not unique and guaranteed to spread among younger people who know almost no social interactions other than by way of the internet.

You've hit the nail on the head. Communication is much more than just the words one puts forth, but the tone of voice, inflection, body language, and facial expression, as well.

I can say, "I'm going to shoot you."
Just reading it, it's a threat. But if you could add the other elements along with the words, you'd find I was doing an overly comic John Wayne impression while waddling around the room like a penguin (and smiling at you).
Now it's an obvious joke.

The internet is not the perfect device upon which to talk to other people. It's just handy.
I'm really good at reading facial and body language cues so I find the screen a barrier.
SW-User
Are you doing yourself any favours by aping and mimicking what an appropriate expected response will be? If people are going to be upset anyway, let them be upset with you being you.

 
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