Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
This is why emails and internet discussion board messages are so often misinterpreted. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #1
Tone on a message board - sigh. IdaBriggs Dec 2012 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #2
Hasn't anyone ever said something like "excuse me" to you in a sarcastic manner? LisaLynne Dec 2012 #4
. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #22
Have a nice day! jberryhill Dec 2012 #6
The OP of that thread apparently thought the same thing Mariana Dec 2012 #7
I am not Christian Marrah_G Dec 2012 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #25
Since you did not bother to read what I wrote Marrah_G Dec 2012 #27
Uh, some people -cough-Republicans-cough- don't get the 80% body language. aquart Dec 2012 #3
The people who are saying this kind of thing Mariana Dec 2012 #5
So, how can we FIX it? I am at a loss. IdaBriggs Dec 2012 #8
Well, I complain. Loudly. Z_I_Peevey Dec 2012 #10
You can't control what other people do. Mariana Dec 2012 #13
Ignore all that non-verbal crap FarCenter Dec 2012 #12
If those percentages are actually accurate, SheilaT Dec 2012 #14
The numbers are pretty old/standard reported in different books on communication. IdaBriggs Dec 2012 #17
This is why we Aspies have so much trouble in social situations. Odin2005 Dec 2012 #15
Totally off topic, but on the Aspie side... IdaBriggs Dec 2012 #16
Yes I do! Odin2005 Dec 2012 #20
Seriously, you might want to try the protocol we are using. IdaBriggs Dec 2012 #23
Oh, ain't that the truth. hifiguy Dec 2012 #18
It depends on what you're trying to communicate. hughee99 Dec 2012 #19
Lol! I understand what you are saying - there are different types of communication. IdaBriggs Dec 2012 #24
K & R !!! WillyT Dec 2012 #21
I told my professor "Merry Christmas" and he freaked out Kolesar Dec 2012 #26
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Communication: 80% Body L...»Reply #7