Mr. Leifsson (just to make sure you know *I* know which gender I'm talking to)<G>: To answer your question, I don't think so. I think it's more that in written communication we do not have the benefit of facial expression and vocal inflections. It is much easier to misunderstand each other. I once heard a preacher illustrate this with the simple sentence "I love you." Each time he said it, he put the emphasis on a different word or used a different vocal inflection and was able to make the sentence mean at least five different things. I was, and still am, fascinated by that. I'll be glad to illustrate for anyone at the international convention in Arlington, since I obviously can't do it here, but try it yourself and you'll get the idea. Regards, Clyde Hollinger > Fear not, respectful one. > We are merely making jests and expect others to follow suit! > (Everyone seems to be afraid to tick me off. Is that 'cause I aints one 'o > yous?) > > Kristinn Leifsson, > Reykjavík, Iceland
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