Quote:
|
Originally Posted by blindzebra
And why would you get defensive when others point out the potential flaw of it and recommend not adding it?
|
Why would I get defensive when I get jumped on for something that I never said? Can't imagine...
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by blindzebra
Simply put it's confusing. Now that may distract the coach by having them thinking...what did she say?...and that may have worked to your advantage, but the likelihood of it making a situation worse there.
|
Yes, there is the likelihood of making the situation worse. There is always that likelihood. "I heard you" and "I'll watch for it" and "That's enough" also have that likelihood.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by blindzebra
Why use something out of place and simple, when a direct and appropriate nod and, "I heard you," "I'll watch for it," or a, "That's enough," is just as simple and lacks any possible confusion?
|
In human communication, nothing lacks any possible confusion. THere's always a possibility of confusion. Sort of like how you didn't hear what I was saying about "Thank you" and I don't like being called crazy.