Fernando, Actually, sharp words across international boundaries seem to get very little accomplished...the current world situation is a testament to that.
When I say "draw your sword" I mean do not be afraid to take up a noble fight. When I say that sharp swords yield better results, I mean do not be timid - don't do it halfway. So many of my design schoolmates have "surrendered their swords" and quit designing altogether (which can be an uphill struggle in the business environment) in favor of being autocad draftsmen, which is typically far less confrontational. I have been working in the construction business for 12 years, and actually direct my own projects too, and sharp words tend to be the norm. Perhaps the experience has turned me into a course American, like we are referred to sometimes internationally. I do know that one had better be ready to back up sharp words though. I don't want this to sound political in any way, and I realize that what I am saying sounds alot like what my government says from time to time, but I know that you are interested in language nuances and I thought you might appreciate the clarification of what I meant. Jim Tallman, FX Studios. ---------- From: Fernando Cabral <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Jim Tallman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: David R. Gagnon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [email protected] Subject: Re: Schmoyer sundial picture Date: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 12:30 PM Jim Tallman wrote: > result. Might be just the thing to get their attention. > Sharp swords get better results... Do sharp words do that too? - fernando -- Fernando Cabral Padrao iX Sistemas Abertos mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pix.com.br mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Fone: +55 61 321-2433 Fax: +55 61 225-3082 15º 45' 04.9" S 47º 49' 58.6" W 19º 37' 57.0" S 45º 17' 13.6" W ----------
