Let’s agree to disagree
translation:
I don’t understand a word you’ve said. I don’t think I speak that language. I don’t think I can understand your values. I don’t know how to express mine.
Sprechen zie deutsche?
Archive for 'Language'
You should write a book!
Interpretation:
If you write a book, I might read it.
Heck, I might even buy it.
Treating people appropriately (a different frame)
I’ve been thinking more about the previous item. I find value in its closing hint that it might be helpful to treat people like people rather than labels.
Unfortunately I don’t know many people who use the word “coddling” to mean “cooking”. I suspect it may be difficult to coax people to think of coddling [...]
