ElizabethB
Legendary Member
@MypinchofItaly
A very interesting, thoughtful topic. Communication, conversation and language in general are interesting and subjective topics. We all use English to communicate on this forum. That does not mean that we all speak the same language. There are many opportunities for misunderstanding. Even in the U.S. there are regional differences in language. I agree with @morning glory that emojis help. Humor can easily be confusing. We are a very close family and frequently use sarcasm, quick wit and even what would sound like insults to outsiders. We get it but outsiders would not.
For many years my Parents owned Dairy Queen franchises. For 5 years I was general manager for 3 stores and in-store manager for their flagship store. There is a state sponsored program to encourage the hiring of people with impaired hearing. I took a basic sign language course to facilitate communication. That was an extreme challenge. Sign language is very subjective and not at all literal when compared to the spoken language. Body language, facial expressions, a flick of the wrist can change the meaning of what is signed.
I am guilty of being a chatter box. I also tend to be overly familiar. Familiarity is a regional characteristic. We never meet strangers.
@MypinchofItaly for a thought provoking conversation.
A very interesting, thoughtful topic. Communication, conversation and language in general are interesting and subjective topics. We all use English to communicate on this forum. That does not mean that we all speak the same language. There are many opportunities for misunderstanding. Even in the U.S. there are regional differences in language. I agree with @morning glory that emojis help. Humor can easily be confusing. We are a very close family and frequently use sarcasm, quick wit and even what would sound like insults to outsiders. We get it but outsiders would not.
For many years my Parents owned Dairy Queen franchises. For 5 years I was general manager for 3 stores and in-store manager for their flagship store. There is a state sponsored program to encourage the hiring of people with impaired hearing. I took a basic sign language course to facilitate communication. That was an extreme challenge. Sign language is very subjective and not at all literal when compared to the spoken language. Body language, facial expressions, a flick of the wrist can change the meaning of what is signed.
I am guilty of being a chatter box. I also tend to be overly familiar. Familiarity is a regional characteristic. We never meet strangers.
@MypinchofItaly for a thought provoking conversation.