Posted by Toph on March 30, 2008, at 8:16:54
In reply to Re: its all been said Dr Bob » star008, posted by gardenergirl on March 29, 2008, at 22:15:37
> So the babblemail I sent to you before you were blocked, in which I offered suggestions regarding rephrasing, didn't help point the way towards an opportunity to rephrase and/or apologize?
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> gg
>Without knowing the exact circumstances of the incident I have to agree with Star that by using a question to make a statement you opened the door for her to think that you were criticizing her or being sarcastic. The question, 'You didn't eat your porridge?' depending on the intonation used can be a simmple inquiry, critical, sarcastic, or a rhetorical rebuke. Why leave it ambiguous? Why not use a declarative statement like, 'I feel like I gave you ample warning, and I'm sorry if it wasn't sufficient.'? I detect tone in your replies often - I hope I'm mistaken.
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