Hi On Fri, 2 Nov 2001, Charles M. Huffman wrote:
> Very astute Mike. I suggest that the troll gather their thesis data > elsewhere, or practice adolescent chicanery (perhaps an oxymoron) with a > more appropriate peer group. I'm going to sound like Michael S. here, but another hypothesis I had was that the person might be from a culture in which more direct and confrontational behaviour is socially acceptable or even encouraged. My wife is Greek, and as someone with a proper British background, I find it surprising how abruptly some Greeks will talk to one another sometimes. Everyone seems to understand and accept that is how things are done. > I propose a test of extinction. Those in favor--do not reply. I'll try feedback first, perhaps using a style that is as direct as that being used by the originator. Does run up against that unfortunate "do as I say, not as I do" principle, but perhaps this is a case where cultural responsiveness (if that is indeed part of the problem) is more psychological gratifying. Best wishes Jim ============================================================================ James M. Clark (204) 786-9757 Department of Psychology (204) 774-4134 Fax University of Winnipeg 4L05D Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 [EMAIL PROTECTED] CANADA http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/~clark ============================================================================ --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
