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Comment on LibraryThing Project by Books in review… « Extemporaneous Ramblings

Books in review… « Extemporaneous Ramblings — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:10:42 +0000

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The Face Lift is complete « Extemporaneous Ramblings — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:04:37 +0000

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Comment on Unexpected pathways by It’s all about Jesus « Extemporaneous Ramblings

It’s all about Jesus « Extemporaneous Ramblings — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:37:05 +0000

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Comment on What to say you do, when you don’t… by kwilson

kwilson — Tue, 15 May 2007 19:45:31 +0000

I think that your approach is great, but it is uncommon. Just as a sociological exercise, the next time you are introduced to someone (or even better if you can observe a few exchanges of that sort quietly from the sidelines), watch what they say and how they react – verbal, body language, etc. It seldom gets past the person’s vocation or lack thereof before you see a clear reaction. The immediate placement of them in a pigeon hole is often quite clear in the ensuing conversation (or lack thereof). It is also interesting to see if the scenario changes perceptibly when they mention other interests. The change is often only marginal, implying that the classification has not changed.

Comment on What to say you do, when you don’t… by Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 15 May 2007 17:06:29 +0000

When being introduced to people and when the question is asked “And what do you do?” I’ve always thought of it as a way of directing conversation to an area where people are usually somewhat comfortable rather than a status-seeking question. It’s a topic of small-talk.

I do see your point, and a couple of years ago I learned to not ask “What do you do for a living” but rather “And how do you spend your time?” This gives the person the opportunity to talk about work, if they wish, or their hobbies, passions, endeavors, etc. A variation on the question is “How do you like to spend your time?”

This question does not, in anyway exclude retired people, unemployed people, stay-at-home parents, people who are not proud of their jobs, etc. It is also not a status-seeking question. The question is designed to allow you to get to know the other person, find some common ground perhaps, allow for other avenues of conversation to start, and it allows someone to talk about their favorite subject, on which they’re an expert, themselves!

Well, that’s just my $0.02.

Comment on More on masquerading as a Florist by Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:13:27 +0000

I suffer from the same problem, (although a lot more when I was in the Sault than since I moved to Ottawa), and a line someone gave me for when someone asked for my help (for free) was very helpful. Before you give an answer, imply that it will cost them.

Them: I’m having trouble getting my e-mail. Do you think you could help me?

Me: Well, I can certainly give you an estimate.

Or…

Me: My typical rate is $25/hour.

Of course, taken too far, lawyer jokes may become computer professional jokes. I suppose as long as there are eager 12 year-olds around there’s always someone willing to do free computer work. Better them than me!

Comment on Readers? What Readers? by cnaphan

cnaphan — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:02:09 +0000

[quote comment=”75″]Plus blogs are interactive. I wouldn’t respond to your hand-written journal. Nor would you respond to mine.[/quote]

You could sneak into my room and leave notes in the margins.

Not everyone would appreciate it, though.

Comment on Readers? What Readers? by Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:58:47 +0000

Plus blogs are interactive. I wouldn’t respond to your hand-written journal. Nor would you respond to mine.

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