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> Manage to save a couple hundred, car breaks down, kid gets sick. I know that I'm supposed to address the strongest interpretation of a comment, not the weake
by zozbot123 8y ago
> Manage to save a couple hundred, car breaks down, kid gets sick.
I know that I'm supposed to address the strongest interpretation of a comment, not the weakest one - but I genuinely cannot tell what your point might be here? That having 200 bucks saved up when that emergency hits has no value? That it's better to have a broken car you can't afford to repair, and maybe lose your job as a result? It literally makes no sense to me.
- ddingus 8y agoIt totally has value! But, that value isn't escaping poverty, just coping. I will add more context next time. Good feedback on a difficult topic.
- ddingus 8y agoSecondly, and this is my preference, but there is no need to address the strongest component. Really, this exercise has high value when we seek understanding. You did that by getting after the question in your mind, rather than some form or protocol. That's where the good stuff is, most frequently. Not always, but good conversation hits home far more than appropriate, or proper conversation does. Well played, I often do the same.