Posted by sdb on February 26, 2007, at 15:31:02
In reply to Re: sensitivity to the feelings of others, posted by Dr. Bob on February 25, 2007, at 17:15:05
> > > > Recently a person came back from the USA and said that "I am glad that I left this third world country".
> > >
> > > Please be sensitive to the feelings of others (such as Americans)
> >
> > Please respect the reality described by people's experiences
>
> I think it's more civil if people describe their experiences with I-statements instead of statements about other countries.I beg your pardon, but what is an I-statement?
I don't think it's uncivil to write exactly what other people experienced. The contrary, I think it could be interesting.
> > the word "third world" does not implicate something negative per se. As a consequence if you accuse me to be uncivil you implicate that third world countries are negative.
>
> It may not be negative per se, but other may feel it is, and it's those feelings I'd like posters to be sensitive to. Thanks,
>
> BobPrecise, you actually think the same. You seem to understand want I mean. Thanks too.
warm regards
sdb
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