ArtBistro

          The worst thing about not talking in person is that it is soooo much easier to misinterpret what someone says.  It all depends on what the person who takes offense is dealing with at the time or maybe the person is just head strong and is looking for a fight.  Who knows.  The most important thing is that the two people are able to talk through it and figure out what happened and where the conversation went astray.  I remember you and I having a little miscommunication a while back on one of your pictures, Kyra.  We talked it out and got to know each other a little better.  I actually posted something along these lines in my group as well called, "The Art of Word." (and I don't mean Microsoft Word...anything dealing with Windows is a problem in itself anyway ) 

      I tend to read a little deeper in everyone's comments because when I post I tend to show things that can have double meanings, except when I am most definitely being serious and making sure that every word, hopefully, won't be misinterpreted.  That's just me, I tend to be the comedian of the Bistro, so I am always playing with words.  I can be serious, too (though my avatar shows otherwise.)  I am also extremely patient, so I tend to read into everyone's comments to make sure that they are meaning what they say and if they seem to insult me in any way, I try to see if that's what they really meant.  Another problem that can occur on the internet is that we also have people from other countries and sometimes the language barrier gets in the way.  Some things are not translated properly via the translators or the person is trying to communicate a language that is not their primary on their own.  Let's face it, most of our own country (USA) can't speak our language properly.  How else are we going to expect foreigners to?  I have also worked in two Spanish kitchens.  I always have to be on my toes and try to communicate with them.  I know a little Spanish but not enough to have a decent conversation with any of them so the ones who don't speak English we end up in a game of charades.  (Another game of patience)  I usually fare pretty well them and get to know what they are trying to say.  Sometimes we are putting together a puzzle that includes English and Spanish words to form a unique conversational puzzle.

       Last year when we were taking care of a stray cat who just had kittens, a middle aged lady, her daughter, and daughter's friend arrived to play with the kittens.  The friend is like Vietnamese.  She doesn't speak a word of English, yet the American girl plays with her constantly.  They understand each other well though they don't have a clue what a word is in each other's language.  How's that for communication?

In a deep, omnipotent sounding voice, "THE PHOENIX...HAS... SPO-KEN!"

lol.  just kidding, I am the one hiding behind the fire casting the ferocious looking shadow puppets on the dimmly lit cavern walls.