Do you sometimes say things in email or on a forum such as this that you would never dream of saying in person

Answer 1

interesting question. For the most part, what I write in an email (or an answer) and what I would say in person coincide with one another. I think the difference lies in the delivery of the words. Sometimes I am able to express what I want to say better in writing. I am able to put more thought into the content and edit when needed. I am also able to 'delete' something after I have written it. BUT, unfortunately, the 'tone' of how I want my words to be read is out of my control. I can only do so much to make my 'expression' or 'emotion' noticeable in my writing. It is up to the reader to 'get it'. *crosses her fingers*

On the other hand, when I say something in person, although the tone and emotion are evident, I tend to stumble on my thoughts at times. My thinking moves faster than my speaking and I sound like an idiot. Or, even worse, I don't filter certain thoughts and out jumps a sentence that I can try to edit ( I call this "digging myself deeper") but can not delete ( I refer to this as "foots already in there...don't bother opening mouth"). I have perfected the latter.

What you see (or hear) is what you get.....it is all I know and all I am able to give you......ME!

Answer 2

Oh gawd no. I'm more cautious in Y!A or in an email, than I ever am in person. In person I can gage moods, reactions, demeanor's and hundreds of other important "tells" to make sure that what I say is perceived and understood for how it is intended.

It's too easy in an email, IM, or even in Y!A to upset people if you use bad grammar, or they don't realize that you were "typing" it with a smile on your face.

For instance, in here I only have my poor typing skills, emoticons and some acronyms to use to convey a message. But in person, you would, as a fellow human being be able to tell, just by looking into my eyes, picking up on my body language and hearing the tone of my voice know what I'm trying to say. And even now as I type this I want to add...."does this make sense?"

Oh...and one of these - :-)

Answer 3

Yes. On the Internet I am typically less reserved, but I've learned that this isn't always a good thing...

It is easier to take risks online, not because of anyonymity, but because it kinda seems like you leave it all behind when you turn the PC off, which of course isn't really true.

Answer 4

all the time!!...Through the Internet i express myself in such ways i would love to be able to do in person... Im gonna work in having the same courage as i have through the net....u should too

Answer 5

I'm pretty reserved but I've been known to venture verbally on the internet. I've used words like diminutive,sesquipedalian and hyper-linguistic polysyllabic, which I'd never use otherwise. I'd have to say yes I'm guilty as charged. So cuff me.

Answer 6

No never because my words still reflect me personally. Words have a way of coming back to bite you.

Never put down anything on paper or computer that you don't want someone else to read.

Speak Easy

Answer 7

I tend to be blunt in both places, and sometimes I think I actually have MORE tact online because I can think longer about how to phrase something so it won't come out unintentionally insulting or something. But when it comes to sappy stuff, it's usually easier to blurt it out online than in person.

Answer 8

I find that I censor myself here on the net. I will say things in person that I would never post or email.

Answer 9

I suppose some people will try to project a personae in order to impress/seduce others. I can't see the point myself. I've always thought that lying is far too much effort. :)

Answer 10

Rarely. I think about what I say in here as well as in real life.
Here it is just easier to blurt out things and if those things are wrong, it will have repercussions, as anything in life.

I am WYSIWYG....at least most of the time....lol