lesson 4: The MISINTERPRETATION of TEXT

   This is an interesting subject to me. Have you ever found yourself in the middle of texting someone and suddenly out of nowhere, they get pissed off at you for no reason? lol When it happens, you find yourself thinking "wtf did i say?" :) It's not what you said to them, it was how they read it that got you in trouble. It happens everywhere text takes place. I would give you examples, but I think explaining what it IS, will give you better insight. Every sentence, every phrase, every word you type or text, can be taken several different ways when they are read by someone else. This is why you always see me going back to something I texted and clarifying what I meant to say :) I try to, when I'm talking to or texting someone, say everything as clearly as possible. I call it "SPEAKING IN FULL COLOR". If I explain to you what I'm saying with a description while I say it, you'll find it easier to understand the meaning behind what I'm trying to convey to you. If you want to avoid misinterpretation, there are a few habits you have to pick up. One is recognizing when you've left your words open for misinterpretation, then correcting them before you send them out. Always try to find a way to get your meaning across with your statement. I always leave a bunch of smiles and lols. This implies that I'm saying things in a positive way :) Also try to expand your vocabulary on a daily basis. The more words you have in your arsenal, the more colorful and meaningful your statement reads. Lastly, always try to convey the meaning behind your statement with descriptive wording, say what you mean to say, by how you say it. So the next time you're reading text, try not to think negatively, and take a moment to examine the words. Then think of all the different ways you can interpret them, and go with the one that fits the conversation best :) Keep your mind open for proper interpretation. :)           Steve Burns