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Language matters. I'm not in any way suggesting we shouldn't be taking climate change seriously. I'm suggesting people emote a great deal about it and then avo
by DoreenMichele 3y ago
Language matters.
I'm not in any way suggesting we shouldn't be taking climate change seriously. I'm suggesting people emote a great deal about it and then avoid taking serious action because it's too emotionally burdensome to face.
I don't handwring about it precisely because I'm doing what is within my power to do, so I feel at peace.
- namaria 3y agoGood for you. Sincerely. But it would seem that your language was perceived as dismissive by more than one person from the responses to this thread. And language, much like acting on climate change, is about consequences not intentions. Again. I saw language that concerned me, and addressed it publicly because at this instance I am participating in a forum and language and voicing opinions matter.
- DoreenMichele 3y agoIt takes two for communication to happen: one speaking, one listening and trying to understand. Catering to prejudices as if they are reality does not serve to educate anyone. So it's not something I'm inclined to do.
- namaria 3y agoOk. Thanks for letting me know how my words were perceived. I appreciate it. That's the only way I can improve my communication skills.