do you "misinterpret" emails or IMs? - GoFuckYourself.com

MrIzzz · 10-14-2005, 03:13 PM

when you read an email do you ever read it and think to yourself that the person who sent it to you is coming off with an attitude?

discuss

because i think i may have an issue here...

pornstar2pac · 10-14-2005, 03:14 PM

Read this email punk, before i tear you a new A-Hole...

Screaming · 10-14-2005, 03:16 PM

yeah depends on my mood as to how i take

After Shock Media · 10-14-2005, 03:20 PM

I always try not to.

seeric · 10-14-2005, 03:24 PM

yep, posts fall in there too. had one today that was completely mistaken in pimpdoggs thread

u-Bob · 10-14-2005, 03:25 PM

happens to me all the time

RuthB · 10-14-2005, 03:33 PM

there's no inflection on the internet.. that's why if I say something in an email that may sound bitchy or whathaveyou but I'm actually meaning it in a light-hearted way I'll generally thow a ;) or a

there to make sure it's clear to the reader.

But yeah, sometimes I've gotten email or IM's from people and thought.. 'whoa!' only to ask them about it and find out that I completely misunderstood their intention.

It happens to us all at some point I'm sure

(the trick is not to freak out on someone before it's clear whether their intention was good or bad

)

casiragi · 10-14-2005, 03:46 PM

i hate when people text and then use that t9 thing and dont spell the word they are trying to write.Then i wonder if they say they want to suck my dial or dick>>??? I dont know

uno · 10-14-2005, 03:47 PM

I agree with Ruth. Emoticons are supremely important to convey 'tone of voice.'

MrIzzz · 10-14-2005, 03:49 PM

true true, i guess in IMs the emoticons help, but what about emails

Mako · 10-14-2005, 03:51 PM

I never do, and rarely have someone misinterpret my own, but I have friends that need an intervention from the way they talk on IMs, lol.

Not as common now as in the late 90s, people learned that you don't type emails, memos, or IMs, as if you're writing a letter. You type as if you're talking to that person face to face. Much more effective. And emoticons helped also.

After Shock Media · 10-14-2005, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrIzzz

true true, i guess in IMs the emoticons help, but what about emails

Always just assume the best until you know for sure. If you think it is tipping towards the bad side call them on it and clear the air.

Furious_Male · 10-14-2005, 03:55 PM

Not at all. Very easy to interpret with time I guess.

ronaldo · 10-14-2005, 04:19 PM

Some of the wisest words I've heard is that text is two dimensional. Simple but true.

A LOT of people that even KNOW me have a hard time sometimes wondering if I'm being serious or not because my sense of humour is a little, uh, wry.

If I ever have questions about someone else, I'll either ask the person to clarify their remarks, OR, I'll know by the time I get the second correspondence.

I'd suggest replying (assuming that it's called for in this situation) as politely as possible and holding off judgement until the next email.

If you still detect attitude, let the fucker have it.

baddog · 10-14-2005, 05:13 PM

Chicks constantly misinterpret IM's and e-mails

CybermedAndy · 10-14-2005, 05:14 PM

Using different font styles sometimes helps

Sly · 10-14-2005, 05:15 PM

Did it just the other day with my mom. Her email seemed like she was trying to lay on the guilt trip. She claimed it didn't, but I don't know if I believe her.

MrIzzz · 10-14-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelDollarsAndy

Using different font styles sometimes helps

ARE YOU YELLING AT ME???

LOLOLOL

wow

myjah · 10-14-2005, 06:34 PM

I know I've done it before, even with people I know well. Sometimes it's difficult to convey exactly what you mean via ICQ and email.

10-14-2005, 03:13 PM	#1
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RuthB Let's Get Paxumized! Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 7,247	there's no inflection on the internet.. that's why if I say something in an email that may sound bitchy or whathaveyou but I'm actually meaning it in a light-hearted way I'll generally thow a ;) or a there to make sure it's clear to the reader. But yeah, sometimes I've gotten email or IM's from people and thought.. 'whoa!' only to ask them about it and find out that I completely misunderstood their intention. It happens to us all at some point I'm sure (the trick is not to freak out on someone before it's clear whether their intention was good or bad ) __________________ Send & Receive Mass Global Payments - Mass P2P/Wire/EFT/SEPA - Adult Industry Friendly - Award Winning Payment Service - Fast, Reliable & Secure! Paxum ...... Paxum Bank Email: [email protected] ~ Telegram: PaxumRuth

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	yep, posts fall in there too. had one today that was completely mistaken in pimpdoggs thread

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casiragi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 62	i hate when people text and then use that t9 thing and dont spell the word they are trying to write.Then i wonder if they say they want to suck my dial or dick>>??? I dont know

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10-14-2005, 03:51 PM	#11
Mako Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The OC baby! Posts: 1,986	I never do, and rarely have someone misinterpret my own, but I have friends that need an intervention from the way they talk on IMs, lol. Not as common now as in the late 90s, people learned that you don't type emails, memos, or IMs, as if you're writing a letter. You type as if you're talking to that person face to face. Much more effective. And emoticons helped also. __________________

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10-14-2005, 04:19 PM	#14
ronaldo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ICQ#: 272000271 Posts: 5,475	Some of the wisest words I've heard is that text is two dimensional. Simple but true. A LOT of people that even KNOW me have a hard time sometimes wondering if I'm being serious or not because my sense of humour is a little, uh, wry. If I ever have questions about someone else, I'll either ask the person to clarify their remarks, OR, I'll know by the time I get the second correspondence. I'd suggest replying (assuming that it's called for in this situation) as politely as possible and holding off judgement until the next email. If you still detect attitude, let the fucker have it.

10-14-2005, 05:13 PM	#15
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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,329	Did it just the other day with my mom. Her email seemed like she was trying to lay on the guilt trip. She claimed it didn't, but I don't know if I believe her. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

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