Posted by University on January 23, 2005, at 15:42:59
In reply to Re: please be civil » University, posted by alexandra_k on January 23, 2005, at 14:37:30
> > But Dr. Bob, didn't you see what she wrote in reply to my original message? Surely, it qualifies as "likely" to offend, no?
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> Likely to offend how? Im afraid I don't see it. If you felt offended it would have been more appropriate to have told her how you had taken it and have given her a chance to clarify her intention.
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> > Anyway, before you chimed in, Susan and I had already become friendly with each other (in my opinion). I think she's funny and I told her so.
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> Yeah, but haven't you seen you hurt her from her response to what you said?
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> > it was, in my opinion, rather, well, abrupt and insensitive.
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> Ouch, again.
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> > Anyway, boors are nice--they have nice faces, haven't they? So "boorish" isn't nec. pejorative anyway... Just my $.02
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> That would be a boar not a boor.
> Bit like an *ss and an *rse.
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> Have to be careful with animal words around here...
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well, "boor" can mean "peasant," and peasants can have nice faces... but i do stand corrected 'cos i was thinking of a boar :)ANYWAY, i was a little offended by Susan's misreading of my post--at least i thought it was a mis-read (not making the "in love" and "love" distinction, then labeling me as not ready, etc. but then i lightened up and called her POST boorish (not her) and tried to make light of it all.
so, but can we get back to the original post? or does everyone dislike me now :(
signed,
boorish in berkeley
poster:University
thread:445080
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/relate/20041223/msgs/446313.html