The thing of it is, I do so much correspondence that I only deal with what comes back. I don’t worry about–and often don’t even notice–when someone doesn’t get back to me. I just deal with those who do (and respond to what they say).
That’s a good way to stay sane.
It’s also a good way not to notice when you’ve really hurt someone’s feelings or earned someone’s contempt.
As we say in Chicago, whaddyagonnado?
Well, per your post from this AM re: east/west communication: when there are shared language codes (cliches if you will) when they’re missing that means something. I think your point here is well taken with your Asian counterparts – in the West, what isn’t said is ignored. Not so there.
Rueben says
I can’t quite put my finger on the meaning either, but there’s something about it that feels true…
David Murray says
The thing of it is, I do so much correspondence that I only deal with what comes back. I don’t worry about–and often don’t even notice–when someone doesn’t get back to me. I just deal with those who do (and respond to what they say).
That’s a good way to stay sane.
It’s also a good way not to notice when you’ve really hurt someone’s feelings or earned someone’s contempt.
As we say in Chicago, whaddyagonnado?
Laura Hunter Thomas says
Well, per your post from this AM re: east/west communication: when there are shared language codes (cliches if you will) when they’re missing that means something. I think your point here is well taken with your Asian counterparts – in the West, what isn’t said is ignored. Not so there.
David Murray says
DAMN GOOD POINT, Laura.
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