T or let it ride?

[blindzebra]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

Why would I get defensive when I get jumped on for something that I never said? Can't imagine...



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.

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.

Too funny.

You described the exact way you use it. You use it in response to comments where thank you is never used in "normal" human communication. To equate the possibility of that being confused to the possible confusion of a reply that is direct and explicitly addresses the comment is beyond laughable.

So any inexperienced officials out there listen up:

Simple, direct and to the point is better than vague, confusing and in no way related to what is being said by the coach.