Posted by IsoM on January 9, 2003, at 16:37:59
In reply to Re: for everyone , posted by gabbix2 on January 9, 2003, at 14:26:34
Gabbi, I *always* acknowledge great wit with admiration. Apparently, I'm told I'm very funny, & witty too, but I never am when I try. It's just an inate ability of mine to say hilarious things without ever meaning to. When I do try, I'm so pathetic that it's also very funny but never witty. Therefore, I'm in awe of those who can easily come up with the wittiest remarks with little effort. Two of my sons are that sort of persons, so perhaps that's why it's very natural for me to think of touché as said in delight & appreciation for what the other said.
The different intentions of touché, felt by each person, may be tied in (to some extent) with how they feel about themself. Even when I'm low, my self-esteem is good so I almost never take someone's comments to be unkind. I tend to view most individuals rather magnanimously, even if I'm a little cynical about people in general. If someone wants to toss be a barb, they better make it pretty obvious. I wish my comments to be viewed in a forgiving light & so grant that honour to others most times too.
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