[pnpgm] Can I expect to be treated fairly here?

[Wout Broere]

Short answer:
Yes, as far as I am concerned.


Longer answer, collected ramblings from my side:

Social norms differ from country to country, as well as between 
different groups. Direct or even literal forms of communication that are 
not accepted by groups/people that pride themselves on being social 
interactors, are completely acceptable to others. I studied engineering 
and physics (and now teach at a technical university) in a field where 
many students and staff are considered socially inept.

A colleague of mine was considered too direct and blunt by many of our 
close colleagues, but I loved working with him, as he meant what he 
said. You could count on his word, and if he didn't like something there 
was no mistaking his meaning. A few years ago he moved from the 
Netherlands to Sweden. After a few months he was criticized for being 
too polite and not direct enough.

So, social norms on what is acceptable communication differ much more 
than we often believe.

And I like direct communication, much more than the obtuse language of 
the socially skilled.

Post as you like, and expect the same in return.


PS: Of course, I happen to live in a country where 'using politically 
correct languag' is not the issue it seems to be in the USA.


On 17-09-18 17:35, Hsingai Altaica wrote:
> In case it wasn't clear from my last post I'm asking if you guys are 
> willing to treat me fairly.
> --- It is with books as with the fire in our hearths; we go to a 
> neighbor to get the embers and light it when we return home, pass it on 
> to others, and it belongs to everyone.
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