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Yeah, I'm reading this story (and some of these comments), and I have been in language comprehension mishaps before, but only because I was being obstinate (and
by Laaw 11y ago
Yeah, I'm reading this story (and some of these comments), and I have been in language comprehension mishaps before, but only because I was being obstinate (and was aware of it).
I can't think of a situation like this where I couldn't intuit the desired answer the authority questioning me was looking for. I've often chosen not to give that answer for various reasons (I can be a prick, usually), but there's never been a situation to my recollection that I've been genuinely stumped.
- DanBC 11y agoPlenty of people process language differently. That's why there are dictionaries of metaphor to help people understand that "raining cats and dogs" just means "raining heavily". http://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Raining-Cats-Dogs-Expressions/dp/1849052832 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Raining-Cats-Dogs-Expressions/dp... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asperger-Dictionary-Everyday-Expressions-ebook/dp/B003GALS70 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asperger-Dictionary-Everyday-Express...
- Laaw 11y agoThat's my point.