Posted by alexandra_k on July 10, 2005, at 19:52:18
In reply to Re: please be civil » Dr. Bob, posted by crazy teresa on July 10, 2005, at 13:20:38
> > > Most small towns are pretty small-minded in my experience.
> I am curious as to how this statement would be rephrased to become "civil."
Have you really had the experience of 'most' small towns or are you generalising from a couple of them to most of them??
How about 'In my experience some small towns are pretty small-minded'. But even then did you experience most people in the small town?
How about 'Some people I know who are from small towns are pretty small-minded'.
'Small-minded' is pretty vague and rather judgemental sounding...
What do you mean by 'Small-minded'?????
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