On Thu, 5 Sep 1996, John Constantine wrote:
> You have hit on a recurrent notion. Once again, I'll say what I've
> said in many forums previously...
>
> Communication depends upon the RECEIVER, not the SENDER.
>
> If I don't comprehend, don't translate, don't filter your words and
> ideas so as to "mirror" what you have said or presented, we simply
> don't (and won't) communicate until I am able (or willing) to do
> so.
[ ...snip a dandy example from jazz in order to offer... ]
EXAMPLE #2:
The intention to offer an insult is not enough to create one. The insult
is created at the moment its recipient recognizes it. That is why some
people cannot be insulted.
Communication, as you say, lies with the receiver, not the sender.
--
Regards
Jim Michmerhuizen jamzen@world.std.com
web residence at http://world.std.com/~jamzen/
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