Posted by alexandra_k on February 9, 2005, at 23:00:11
In reply to Re: ps » justyourlaugh, posted by alexandra_k on February 9, 2005, at 22:51:08
ok so
this all began with a simple thought
that we should consider how others might likely respond to us
whether their responses are rational or irrational
that doesn't matter
they are responses nevertheless
and we should attempt to forsee them a little
and take that into accountsuppose that someone annoys you
should you tell them that?
what if it would really hurt them
even though you are not making a comment about them
(even though it is civil to say 'I feel annoyed)
we need to consider the consequences
if saying it is likely to improve the situation
then that is a consequence that needs to be taken into account
and likewise their hurt should be taken into account
no matter whether their hurt is rational or notit is rational
it is moral
to take irrationality into account
i liked that and wanted to share it
that is all.it is something that i have been reflecting on in terms of me
take what you want from it
if there is anything at all that you like
but if you don't understand
or don't like it or whatever
then that is fine too...the conversation digressed
i am not sure why you said you would never insult me
was the implication that you feel i have insulted you or gabbi
if so i apologise.
that was not my intentionif i had known that it would have resulted in your hurt
i would have refrained from saying it
whether or not your hurt is rational :-)
poster:alexandra_k
thread:455724
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