In another 50 years, we'll all be spending our days giving each other hugs, and individual thought and opinion will be frowned upon.

I don't know about you, but I'll be dead long before that. If not, I hope to be shot in the back of the head by a jealous husband while leaping out a second story window with my pants down around my ankles, and his 19-year-old wife screaming "Don't leave me!" We all have our fantasies.

Cheers,

Gary

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Travlin' Easy

People who choose their words based on how they think they will be perceived, are phony and shallow. I respect people who say what's on their mind, and not color it gray for the politically correct masses.

Even though New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is an idiot, I respect him for speaking his mind. Speaking your mind exposes who you are. It breaks away the costume of fakery that many hide behind.

p.s. Trident, being a man, doesn't mean being a criminal.



[This message has been edited by rdnzl (edited 01-21-2006).]

Plus, no medication needed....at our age, a 19-year-old is God's Viagra.

chas

Well, RDNZL, you have the right to your opinion, even if you're saying that a PHd in organizational communication and a 30 year teaching and consulting career is "BS".

I happen to believe that research and application of communication principles is valuable on many levels.

But, what does a "girly man" like me know?

Russ

..... way to take the 'high road' Russ ... but I would have expected nothing less ...


t.



[This message has been edited by tony mads usa (edited 01-21-2006).]

Piled Higher and Deeper!

Just kidding. Your degree is an admirable thing.

But...overanalysis of humanity is taking the "human" out of it, and trying to make us all into clones.

So Rdnzl, you believe everyone should no longer think before they speak? People should no longer wonder or care about their impact on others, as long as they get their point across? I would absolutely hate that.

In my opinion many people choose their words and actions not out of some fear of how they will be perceived, but to share their opinions or make points while showing empathy and respect to whom they are communicating.

By the way, I must object to 'Girlified'. In my opinion being able to empathise with fellow humans is a huge strength.

Carrie


[This message has been edited by Carrie-uk (edited 01-22-2006).]

People need to treat people how they, themselves want to be treated. Pretty simple. Quit worrying about how you will be perceived, and just act natural, not all fake and disguised.

Some people assemble their thoughts into candy coated little packages, before saying them. That is just as fake as a three dollar bill.

My use of the word girlified is not the best description of what I meant, the word pussified is a better choice. We have become a society of pussies. It's one thing to be kinder and gentler, it's another to be a clone of what some scholars think we should be. We are losing our individuality, slowly, but surely.......

Our society overanalyzes everything. Many things are really not so complicated.

But I'm sure most of you think I am the type of person discussed by the PhD's original post. That's OK.

(edited for spelin)

[This message has been edited by rdnzl (edited 01-22-2006).]

i sort of agree with rdnzl...our societies are becoming more afraid to say what they think,its not a matter of thinking before you speak, but rather saying what you ARE thinking, not what is expected to be heard or felt by the other person...russ,as a person with a phd in this area, surely you would agree that honesty and transparency in communication is far better than lies, or feigning compassion or empathy?
i personally believe that people can accept honesty of thought, they may not like it, but i think they appreciate it and respect the person that delivers it, as long as it is not in an arrogant or agressive tone....further, i believe the world would not have the problems it has if people and nations would be open with each other, it is through open and honest bi-lateral communication that people learn about each others differences...it shows up your weaknesses to the other person, who then thinks "hey this person isnt all that much different to me"...if everyone TRULY treats everyone else the way they liked to be treated, and not just short term because they want something, and follow that philosophy as a way of life, i reckon this would be a pretty good place to be..
dennis