[78-L] Bigots

[David Lennick]

Perfect example of 6 different meanings..read the following title, each time 
emphasizing a different word. You'll need the occasional comma, possibly other 
punctuation.

WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE?

dl

Steven C. Barr wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr." <citroenid19 at sbcglobal.net>
>> We should all remember that words on the internet can cause problems 
>> because they are so easily separated from their original purpose.
>>
> After well over a decade's experience with e-mail...and any number
> of MISadventures...there is ONE vital reality in human communication!
> We DO NOT communicate solely through words...typed, written or
> otherwise impersonal! An IMPORTANT part of our communication
> is expressed in actions...including tones of voice!
> 
> I always use the same example: let's say you walk into an imbibery and
> there's an old friend! His first words will very likely be, "<name>, you
> SOB! What are you up to?!"
> 
> Then, a bit later, you walk into the same joint...but now accompanied
> by your old friend's wife! His remarks are now, <name>, you SOB!
> WHAT are you up to?!" but with DIFFERENT facial expressions,
> actions and gestures.
> 
> Note the words are exactly identical when written out...but NOT as
> spoken...?!
> 
> Steven C. Barr