Ron: Craig brings up a valid subject that even the display of emotion may be contextual in meaning. So I must disagree that a contextual structure is Not required to communicate. Meaning always requires context. The Maori Express anger and hostility to welcome guests. I've known folks to express Joy through weeping. Anger through silence. Disgust through laughter.
[Krimel] While not immune from culturally determined variation the expression and comprehension of emotions is remarkably universal not only within our species but across species. [Ron] Plains-spoken to me, means cutting the linguistic superfluous styles And communicating honestly and carefully. Meaning is key. To assume a stance Or a style can be chancy and may jeopardize the meaning you are trying To convey. Out on the plains or in the wild, one can not afford miscommunication because it can mean your life. Those who survive Everyday, not just live but survive, take meaning very seriously. Linguistic style is like putting lace on a terd to them.. They are immediately suspicious of the content. [Krimel] I agree with Matt that even the attempt to have no style is a style. But honesty and careful communication can emerge from any style if properly used. Among hunter gatherers the emotional states of strangers is likely contribute to communication in ways that can not occur on this forum. But yes, misunderstanding is a chronic risk. Like Matt eluded to, cloaking meaning in style may be a linguistic Game to some, or a device to express a concept and not take direct Responsibility for the meaning implied. Plains-folk call that "chicken shit". It is certainly valued differently in different Contexts. You just take more of a risk in certain situations. Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/ Moq_Discuss mailing list Listinfo, Unsubscribing etc. http://lists.moqtalk.org/listinfo.cgi/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org Archives: http://lists.moqtalk.org/pipermail/moq_discuss-moqtalk.org/ http://moq.org.uk/pipermail/moq_discuss_archive/
