Hello all....on this long holiday, I hope you stay cool at home or wherever you're visiting ka.
There's one keyword I'd like to share ka.
The thing is I've been re-invited to serve on a committee and the chair told the meeting that I'm straightforward.
It was the first time I heard it said about me in public ka. In fact, in my own little circle, my friends said the same thing to me some time after my retirement. I didn't realize how straightforward I've become so I checked in with myself to see how true it is....the answer is a 'yes'.
I sure have thought of some reasons too.
- Having worked at Fulbright Thailand could help shape the ways I react and respond to be more direct, dealing with younger generations and being exposed to Americans.
- Getting much older to feel it's better to express my thoughts and comments....though I now have to slow down a little in some environments.
- Talking with younger gens who could find it harder to interpret what's said as they're at the speed of 'social media' and they don't practice 'reading between the lines' as much as before.
I only hope I offer my ideas assertively, not aggressively.....feel strongly about it as we see quite a number of younger gens express so aggressively with the unbearable choices of words that aren't pleasant to say in public. I learn to ignore their crude words to get into what they want to say. Unfortunately, I feel those impolite terms seem to be more and more acceptable. This doesn't mean I completely go against the use of swear words .... a few are ok but not every sentence is filled with vulgar expressions.
Straightforwardness isn't equal to rudeness ka.
Still conservative to share what will be softer, not harsher ka.
What do you think ka?
Happy Songkran ka.
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