Posted by Dinah on February 2, 2003, at 12:23:18
In reply to Re: Please don't misunderstand., posted by Dinah on February 2, 2003, at 11:04:45
That's the sort of dialogue that helps me understand everyone's position without feeling badly towards anyone. And I really really do believe that in the vast majority of cases that sort of dialogue can sort out misunderstandings that lead to anger and hurt feelings. That's why I asked outright rather than simmered.
Ritch, you're so right about our tendency being to ascribe behavior to character and not circumstances. That's why I prefer to ask for clarification when I'm tempted to do the former.
Sorry if I overreacted, guys. I tend to try too hard to be calm and reasonable, then blow it past a certain point.
And Nikki, I'm sorry. I misunderstood the point you were trying to make. It has to be frustrating for you to be in that position.
I'm feeling better now.
poster:Dinah
thread:35991
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