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Yes! Children are not expected by their parents to get along with one another anymore. I think the future has been negatively affected by a certain attitude of entitlement.
posted by
Amanda__
on December 15, 2011 at 5:40 AM
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Re: Plain English
FrancisQuail ferretlover, I have been told often that what I say is complicated. At times, I think faster or on a higher level or lower level, then combine. This is not good, yet I write like that. In face to face conversations or when teaching, I am clearly understood. This is where I need to stike a balance in my writing. Thanks!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on December 15, 2011 at 12:41 AM
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Thanks for the Wonderful Comments
It is so nice to get feedback that extends my points of view, especially when I experience similar and learn from you. Thanks!!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on December 15, 2011 at 12:36 AM
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Re: I guess it falls back on "The Golden Rule"
JimmyA, I totally agree with you!!!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on December 15, 2011 at 12:33 AM
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Re: As my ole pappy used to say
Skye08, great advice!! I will remember what he said so that I can pass it along. I have a difficult time with bossy/bragging persons. I have in the pass confronted so they would get out of my face. Smile, do not judge and say, That's nice! I have it!! Thanks for commenting!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on December 15, 2011 at 12:28 AM
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As my ole pappy used to say
It is not what you know, but do you know where to find the answers. Don't judge what others say just smile and not. And for the truly obnoxious : Let me just say I don't mean to offend anyone. There were these two Southern ladies sitting on the veranda sipping Mint Juleps. The first lady said: You see that beautiful mansion on that hill over yonder. My husband had that special build just for little ole me. Second lady smiled and said "That's nice. You see this big diamond ring I'm wearing today. I just happen to say I liked it and my husband bought it for me right then and there. Second lady said: "That's nice." And you see that new Mercedes parked just over there, well, I said I liked that color and my husband surprised me with a new Mercedes in just that color this morning. Second lady said "That's nice." By the way, just what has your husband done for you. The second Southern lady said: 'My husband sent me to charm school." The first lady said: "Charm school, whatever did you learn there." The second Lady said: " I learned to say "That's nice instead of FU. So when confronted with an overbearing person. Smile, nod, try not to judge and say "That's nice." But then it is all in the wording. Sometimes you just have to invite them to take an ariel intercourse in a revolving pastry. And always remember to smile and nod
posted by
skye08
on December 14, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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communication
posted by
BC-A
on December 13, 2011 at 9:59 PM
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Plain English
Everything you say seems sooooooooooooo complicated, it's hard to follow you.
posted by
QuailNest
on December 13, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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JPT, I wish they'd taught me how to balance my chequebook
and develop a budget...makes more sense to me than learning Latin.
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posted by
Rumor
on December 13, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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I concure with your summation! It is difficult to deal with possessive people! sam 
posted by
sam444
on December 13, 2011 at 2:10 PM
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I wasn't much of a scholar until I went to University at 40. then I fell in
love with formal learning. I am no good at parties or big groups, unless people have something really interesting to discuss...I am no good at small talk!!
posted by
Kabu
on December 13, 2011 at 1:39 PM
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Dr JPT
Well I'll be 44 years sober in January, from that you may deduce that I spent a lot of years not getting along with anybody.LOL I did learn to read and write, was terrible at math and Latin, and only learned French when I got out working. Interesting posts you write Doc
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 13, 2011 at 1:13 PM
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JPT
An interesting and certainly thought-provoking question. My very brief answer ('cause it's the only kind I have time for) is that I get along with many people, not so well with others, and then there are people I don't want to get along with...
posted by
Nautikos
on December 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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I already knew how to read, write and do arithmetic before school
K-12 was a waste of my time and I resented the assertion of some that I still needed to go for social skills. That argument is bogus and a dodge. I had no problem with making friends and my being taken advantage of had far more to do with my love than my naivete. The plain fact is that in my own case and, I suspect, millions others, the public schools, teachers and administrators served no purpose and the whole lot of them could have been fired and redirected to more useful work.
posted by
cpklapper
on December 13, 2011 at 11:15 AM
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So often it is the covert ill that is at the root of the problem. It is not always how one communicates but what they do and what they hide that creates a problem for all who do communicate about the issue.
posted by
Justi
on December 13, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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I find that what you say is accurate. It seemed more about the standardized tests or pumping up the grades to get us into college.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on December 13, 2011 at 8:38 AM
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for me there is an odd synchronicity to this post as I was recently talking to somebody training in an alternate method of child education which does teach how to relate and communicate even more than it teaches reading, writing and arithmatic and I was very much impressed by the theories behind it. I am not a good communicator in person and truly wish I had had those same lessons.
posted by
lionreign
on December 13, 2011 at 7:49 AM
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Oh, yeah!
There's nothing like an obnoxious drama queen to bring out the worst in me.
posted by
Pat_B
on December 13, 2011 at 7:41 AM
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Yes, such people also bring out the worst in me....
posted by
Straightforward
on December 13, 2011 at 7:38 AM
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I guess it falls back on "The Golden Rule"
I often find myself in situations where someone makes it extremely difficult to "turn the other cheek" when they're being unnecessarily mean, nasty, hostile or aggressive. Treat me with respect and general kindness, and in turn I will do the same. Treat me like I'm some kind of "inane drone," or simply unworthy of your respect or kindness, and I will go out of my way to make sure to never be in your presence ever again. It is said that you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. True enough, especially if that first impression is one of gruffness or indifference. Tolerance is one thing, but I see no reason to tolerate someone who makes every effort to treat me like an inferior schmuck! 
posted by
JimmyA
on December 13, 2011 at 6:37 AM
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Bad breath can be a big problem, especially with other issues! I have to fight bossy people quite often. I am like you I don't mind the others!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on December 13, 2011 at 5:44 AM
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WEll Doc I don't like bossy people or people who look down on one especially if they are trying to put one down a peg. I don't mind if they are big headed, miserable,grumpy, slightly looney, or have any other defects. Preferably with sweet breath.
posted by
C_C_T
on December 13, 2011 at 5:38 AM
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