[MD] I'm an Asshole

X Acto xacto at rocketmail.com
Thu Nov 12 05:29:07 PST 2009



Matt:
" I think the difference is that being“irrational” 
means being contrary to the rules of logic, while being an
“asshole” means being contrary to the rules of conversation."


"A conversation is communication between multiple people. It is a social skill that is 
not difficult for most individuals. Conversations are the ideal form of communication 
in some respects, since they allow people with different views on a topic to learn from 
each other. A speech, on the other hand, is an oral presentation by one person directed 
at a group.
For a successful conversation, the partners must achieve a workable balance of 
contributions. A successful conversation includes mutually interesting connections 
between the speakers or things that the speakers know. For this to happen, those 
engaging in conversation must find a topic on which they both can relate to in 
some sense. Those engaging in conversation naturally tend to relate the other 
speaker's statements to themselves. They may insert aspects of their lives into 
their replies, to relate to the other person's opinions or points of conversation.
Conversation is indispensable for the successful accomplishment of almost all 
activities between people, especially the coordination of work, the formation 
of friendship and for learning." -wiki

One would think a "relativist" would place more value in  relationships.
But maybe your intent is to alienate and isolate not to "relate".



      



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