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in reply to a message by Isla
Me: I love most '50s names for their "outdated" sound...
You: ... do all of the babies [in your area] have outdated and nickname-y names?
I was clearly saying "outdated" as a compliment. Your phrasing wasn't so clear on that matter--it could've been a compliment, an insult, or an indifferent-but-curious question. It was hard to tell online, which is devoid of facial expressions or vocal intonations which communicate so much in RL.
Again, it's sometimes hard to write in a way in which you won't be misunderstood. Specific words and "I" terms help a lot: "I'm curious...", "I have a question...", etc.
Miranda
You: ... do all of the babies [in your area] have outdated and nickname-y names?
I was clearly saying "outdated" as a compliment. Your phrasing wasn't so clear on that matter--it could've been a compliment, an insult, or an indifferent-but-curious question. It was hard to tell online, which is devoid of facial expressions or vocal intonations which communicate so much in RL.
Again, it's sometimes hard to write in a way in which you won't be misunderstood. Specific words and "I" terms help a lot: "I'm curious...", "I have a question...", etc.
Miranda
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