On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 12:28 AM, Mark Murphy <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> I can't see why are you taking this personally.
>
> Part of that, I think, is a language issue.
>
> In context, your use of "I expect to" can equate to "I demand" in many
> American business settings. For example, "I expect to see this report on
> my desk first thing tomorrow morning", coming from a boss, has been the
> impetus of many a late night at American firms.

Apparently it is. Plus I never conceal my intentions behind language
(I'm *very* direct person, for which some hate me, others love me ;)
-- If I want to say something I just say it, bearing the consequences.

>
> Verbally, we would probably be able to tell the difference. In written
> form, it is not surprising that I, and perhaps Ms. Hackborn, interpreted
> your comment as a demand rather than a statement of an anticipated future
> event.

I could only *demand* anything if I was directly sponsoring Android's
development with my money :)

>
> For my part, I apologize for any misunderstanding.
>

Nothing to apologize for.

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