Easy to Have Misunderstandings Online

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Lets be honest. It can be that way in person as well. When we're able to see expressions, body language & hear the tone. So often what one person intends is interpreted differently by someone else. Even if they've known each other for years. Online, it's definitely easy to misconstrue what someone means. You may have read someone's posts and/or private messages for years. You may think you have them figured out. Maybe you do. I will sometimes use an emoji that's winking or tongue sticking out. To denote I'm just being playful. Even then I've had people believe I meant something other than what I actually did. They were needlessly upset with me. Which is why, when I get irritated, I ask the person to clarify. I realize that I could be wrong. So, I'd be annoyed for no reason. Usually what they meant was different than how I took it. I wish others would ask me. Typically, I find out later how they reacted & I'm surprised. If they give me the opportunity I explain what I really was trying to say. Unfortunately, some think they know & rather hold on to that assumption.