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Originally Posted by graciegirl
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"By this point it's apparent that I will not get an answer to my specific question, so I accepted it while still puzzled (and realizing later that I am not the only puzzled poster). So I'm done; it started with a silly curiosity question on my part which seemed to take on a life of its own. Really, it's so trivial; I'm dropping out of this thread and am instead leaving it to the "Debbie Downers" and "Harry Haters." Thank you". UnQuote
It isn't what you say, but how you say it.
A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.
You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.
Never criticize, condemn or complain.
Couch your criticism between two compliments.
Some people can tell people to go to hell and make them look forward to the trip.
Attitude is everything.
Why be difficult when impossible is an option.
If you can't say it nicely, don't say it.
Keep a civil tongue in your head.
All of the above statements I was taught growing up in the middle of the country. I am NOT one tad nicer than anyone else and have been frequently challenged on this forum for being saccharine by folks that didn't grow up in Ohio.
I think that a lot of our problems with getting on each others nerves on this forum is just the way that we have learned to communicate in the areas we have lived all of our lives.
Some may seem cloying and patronizing to others and and some may be seen as overbearing and harsh to people not used to a certain type of communication.
Underneath, I think we are all the same with different communication styles.
Gracie, who gets on some peoples nerves.
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Gracie I love those sayings, obviously I've forgotton some of them so thank you for the reminder. You remain the consummate teacher.
Regarding Ponte Verde, we moved inland after living directly on the Ocean and experiencing 3 violent hurricanes and mass destruction. Also, watching the eroding beaches was heartbreaking. Ponte Verde is a little to close to the action for me.