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i prefer to read word by word so i don't miss anything. if something isn't worth reading that way, i usually read a couple sentences at random places that way t
by xlnt 19y ago
i prefer to read word by word so i don't miss anything. if something isn't worth reading that way, i usually read a couple sentences at random places that way then leave.
i think a large majority of arguments would go more smoothly if people would actually read all the words instead of guessing what the other person is saying.
- rguzman 19y agoI go back and forth between trying to read between the two styles. It mostly has to do with whether I'm trying to read to "savor the language" or to gather information. I'm definitely not willing to skim through Howl, but if I get the point on a textbook without having to read every word in a paragraph that's awesome.
- xlnt 19y agohaha textbooks. i used to just read the summary at the end of the chapter in most text books, and maybe the section headings, and that's it. skipping most pages is even faster than speed reading or skimming :) of course that doesn't work for math textbooks and some sciences.
- yters 19y agoWhat do you mean guessing is the best way to read? That's an absolutely horrible idea that will lead to all kinds of misunderstanding! Seriously though, read all the words vs guess is a false dilemma.
- xlnt 19y agoyters you said "Finally, it really helps to think about what the author is saying, especially if I try to anticipate what's next." I think that is the stuff of misunderstandings in a serious discussion. If someone is trying to say something new to you, then anticipating and trying to skip words based on knowing what he's saying won't work so well.
- yters 19y agoThat's not what I mean. I don't anticipate so I can skip. Contrasting what I expected with what the author actually says helps me understand and retain what I am reading better.