Entries Categorized as 'Miscommunication'

String Words

Date March 30, 2008

Rambling. That is what I’ll be doing here now. I generally like to string my thoughts, make sure they are tuned and then put them out. I have noticed sometimes that what I say comes out totally wrong. When I speak without thinking, my words are mixed, and my thoughts are mixed, so what I [...]

The Art of Miscommunication: The Key Card

Date February 6, 2008

I intend to make this heading a more common type of post. Occasionally I get a kick out of misunderstandings, ones that don’t involve any ill feelings or deep emotions. Here is an example of the AoM a while ago. Me (to the guard): Salaaaam Alikom! [Peace be upon you!] Guard: Alikom el salaaam. [Peace [...]