misunderstandings

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Jenaisle @Jenaisle (16568) • Philippines 26 Jun 23

Have you read the book “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” by John Gray? The book focuses on the differences in how men and women think which could lead to misunderstandings. My personal experience has taught me that it’s...

misunderstandings

relationships

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Short Story: Going to the market, not to the market, the Mullah messes up once again.

emptychair @innertalks (23739) • Australia 12 Sep 20

Mullah Nasruddin had his weekly lecture at his mosque, to be given by himself, Saturday afternoon, for a 3 pm start. His talks usually were scheduled for a 6 pm start, but today, there was to be a wedding ceremony starting...

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You know what I love about mylot?

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 10 May 20

No one completely "listens" Whether it be mylot rules or rules of etiquette, people here do their own thing. If someone asks something specific the question gets ignored If someone asks a question in the title the...

mylotting

misunderstandings

miscommunications

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Phone Call and Misunderstandings

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 21 Dec 19

Phone texts are convenient. But they can be taken the wrong way. Phone calls are much better. However, I had a call earlier that didn't go so well. This friend and I had a disagreement. I voiced my opinion. She voiced hers,...

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What is your reaction to misunderstandings here?

Diana @dya80dya (36805) 18 Dec 19

I often had misunderstandings here. I wrote something and some people totally misunderstood the meaning of my words. I really couldn't understand why my words were misunderstood. In the past misunderstandings made me give up on...

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How do you react to misunderstandings on mylot?

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 20 Oct 19

We are all diverse here. Coming from different countries, different beliefs, and with different languages as our native tongue. Miscommunications and misunderstandings happen so frequently here, how do you handle them? For...

mylotting

misunderstandings

miscommunications

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Have They Misunderstood My Words

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 7 Sep 18

It seems as though there are many misunderstandings but what can one do about the "misjudgments" and what's misunderstood? If there are reasons to pay close attention to the ineffective actions then perhaps there are some willing...

misunderstandings

effective communications

perceptions

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What is the common cause of your misunderstanding with your partner?

MasterFreelancer @maximaoliveros (224) • Philippines 17 Sep 17

Hi everyone. I am writing a paper now about the common causes of misunderstandings or fights between partners (either husband and wife, girlfriend and boyfriend, etc.). I hope you can respond. Your answers are greatly appreciated....

misunderstandings

causes of fights

misunderstanding between partners

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The effect of broken family to children

Metatronik @Metatronik (6198) • Pasay, Philippines 22 Aug 17

There were too many reasons why there are broken families but of course it all starts in broken marriages that automatically will drag the situation of the children too unless they don't have children yet. I am actually bothered...

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That's the way to go Oh Sure

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 17 Apr 17

So there's a lot of people who think that they're finding solutions by creating war with others. Not at all. Sometimes it depends on who they're going up against. Go up against the wrong people and find nothing but trouble. Just...

solutions

problems

misunderstandings

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Not all Will be Understood There may be More Disagreements Than Agreements

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 10 Apr 17

The world is filled with all sorts of people. Some may be difficult to understand. The personalities can be hard to deal with. There's a lot of people who really need to look in the mirror. "A lot who are extremely judgmental but...

judging

misunderstandings

abnormal personalities

Get Through it and Adjust

Teep11 @Teep11 (7673) • United States 4 Dec 16

Some have a difficult time adjusting to change. Unwilling to accept what is. Trying to avoid what they're unable to change. Creating more problems due to not accepting others. There will be some who can not accept the abilities of...

determination

negative environments

misunderstandings

Mysterious words in foreign languages

Porcospino @Porcospino (31365) • Denmark 5 Mar 16

When I was driving around in Poland I noticed that there were a lot of towns with the same names. I thought that it was a bit strange that they recycled the same name so many times. I asked a friend and he laughed and said "That...

words

misunderstandings

foreign languages

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Funniest Work Abroad Story

thewriteway @thewriteway (5) • Canada 29 Apr 13

Working abroad brings with it its trials and tribulations, but it can also be an opportunity to laugh at yourself, your blunders and your faux-pas. Share an example of your funniest workplace moments while working in another...

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Misunderstandings can occur when there are language differences

stary1 @stary1 (6611) • United States 21 Feb 13

I often see misunderstandings in internet discussions that clearly are the result of a misunderstanding in languages. Whether it be the use of terms or expressions or grammar, it happens. I am encouraged to see most understand but...

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Family will always be family

shylade @shylade (3132) • Philippines 8 Jan 13

Few months ago, I am in great pain because of some family misunderstanding. It is really painful that I can't write anymore. All I do is to pray to God for my brother's enlightenment. I know He always listens. I also pray that my...

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I appologized to her, but her reaction made me regret.

qianlizhifeng @qianlizhifeng (468) • China 1 Sep 12

A big quarral happened between my wife and me,which made us didn't communicate with each ohter for some hours.To resolve the problem, I thought about it for quite a while,and decided to apologize to her.I thought if I apologized...

apologize

misunderstandings

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Worst part of friendship : misunderstandings

Gautam1002 @Gautam1002 (730) • India 21 Jul 12

I love this relation.It is self made, equally nourished by all, and the passion to take it forward is immense but then something goes wrong.. I am taking admission in a very good college of my country. A friend of mine is joining...

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Christmas dilemma

PowerCookie @PowerCookie (34) 4 Dec 11

I invited a guy over for Christmas, not quite because I wanted that (in hindsight) but because I know it's something he would like, and it gives him a place to stay overnight on his way back from a Christmas visit to a relative,...

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Are you comfortable having a non-jealous type bf or gf

braveheart07 @braveheart07 (2601) • Philippines 29 Aug 11

Last Sunday, I had talked on the phone with this friend of mine. She was really sad and down at the moment. She broke up with her boyfriend just four weeks ago because of some misunderstandings. She also told me about the...

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