tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post8248389009575049365..comments2024-03-25T11:45:23.582-06:00Comments on AbbyNormal: a matter of principalAbbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-20446420332623978162012-03-06T20:26:49.100-07:002012-03-06T20:26:49.100-07:00They say most communication is nonverbal. I'll...They say most communication is nonverbal. I'll know I'm in trouble when Guanowife responds with, "It's the WAY you typed it!"Guanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-3096080823170357262012-03-03T10:31:46.376-07:002012-03-03T10:31:46.376-07:00That's really interesting Scott. I agree that...That's really interesting Scott. I agree that writing gives us a chance to revise and be more clear. I'm glad you found blogging and enjoy it!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-35198811552182272172012-03-03T10:27:32.396-07:002012-03-03T10:27:32.396-07:00I agree, in person is nice, but e-mail is so conve...I agree, in person is nice, but e-mail is so convenient. I also have some theories on the asst. principal's people skills. For one, the person she replaced was VERY well liked, and a tough act to follow who, not surprisingly, left for a better job.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-43886769933776863542012-03-03T07:54:11.899-07:002012-03-03T07:54:11.899-07:00Unfortunately people are so busy they lose the art...Unfortunately people are so busy they lose the art of social politeness. They just need a little reminder whatever that is that reaches them and brings them back to the land of the living. Meeting in person is so different from email. I personally like both ways to communicate. It takes less time to pop off an email, whereas meeting someone in person takes a few minutes longer. It sounds like the assistant principal was still adjusting to the position and possibly feeling a bit over her head.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466038341689494316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-8937075313189554772012-03-03T06:16:11.385-07:002012-03-03T06:16:11.385-07:00I definitely communicate better in writing, becaus...I definitely communicate better in writing, because I have to time to think--and revise and revise and revise, if necessary. Communicating with someone "live", even by phone, makes me nervous. I tend to stutter, and I often unintentially annoy the other person. And what's more unusual--I communicate far better with strangers than acquaintances. Because strangers, not knowing me, won't judge me; but acquaintances will. And the better I know the person, the more difficult it is for me to communicate face-to-face. Further, to top that off--I'm an accomplished public speaker, and have no trouble at all speaking to a crowd. When speaking to an audience, there is an invisible shield between us, which gives me a sense of security.Scotthttp://solosocial.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-10138513374479001102012-03-02T20:31:17.424-07:002012-03-02T20:31:17.424-07:00I "get" that from your writing! That you...I "get" that from your writing! That you're a face-to-facer. Your blog is like stopping and chatting in the peanut butter aisle :).Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-87270337250595338792012-03-02T20:29:48.031-07:002012-03-02T20:29:48.031-07:00I agree, it is a nice mix. I think I started blog...I agree, it is a nice mix. I think I started blogging because I needed more chat in my life at the time. I've no doubt that you are friendly both in text and face!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-38394461414206606742012-03-02T20:27:09.785-07:002012-03-02T20:27:09.785-07:00Stand-off-ish? You? I can't even imagine it....Stand-off-ish? You? I can't even imagine it. Trying.....<br /><br />Nope!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853360875281742784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-68400744055462060562012-03-02T17:51:19.911-07:002012-03-02T17:51:19.911-07:00I am totally a face-time person. Rather converse ...I am totally a face-time person. Rather converse face-to-face, but I am also perfectly happy with email and text, too. Um, I'm just happy!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858511221598789469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-33144478048220473002012-03-02T17:39:18.253-07:002012-03-02T17:39:18.253-07:00It's certainly easier to be perceived as frien...It's certainly easier to be perceived as friendly and happy when you're writing, so if you're not normally an outgoing person, it's a good alternative.<br />Personally, I like both. All day long I am happy, smiling, outgoing, chatty, so when I get home, I like to sit quietly and 'chat' with you all. It's a nice change of pace!ShadowRun300https://www.blogger.com/profile/12135867148518005153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168047058963833173.post-33497245426232387472012-03-02T17:14:04.102-07:002012-03-02T17:14:04.102-07:00Interesting. I just had a similar experience with ...Interesting. I just had a similar experience with a new client. In our email communications, I felt as if I was being put off. I spoke with my contact for the first time today on the phone and she was ... going to use a word I wouldn't normally use ... delightful!<br /><br />I think people definitely have a comfort zone in regards to communication. I feel (not surprisingly) that I'm better with the written word. But I hope that if you and I ever have the chance to speak that I don't come off as stand-off-ish!terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.com