On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 2:39 AM, Tamas Rudnai wrote= : > I have noticed that nowadays people cannot make difference in between > acquaintances and friends, and even nodding acquaintances are called as > friends. Anyways, you can loose a friend very easily if you make > inappropriate comments on him/her, especially if you do that in front of > everybody. > > Tamas > Never had that happen to me. But funny you should point that out. I've also noticed that nowadays people are too full of themselves (not saying anyone in particular, but just the general public) and can't take a very light hearted joke. It's as if they've got something so god damn precious to protect, and should it ever be touched, their whole life's meaning is ruined. I really don't understand what everyone is trying to protect so much. Their public image? Their "dignity"? OH MY GOD HE MADE FUN OF MY HAIR. MY WHOLE LIFE IS RUINED. If their dignity can be taken away by comparison to a TV show character (which I most certainly don't think Olin'= s can), I think there would then be far more serious matters to discuss first= .. I once lightly punched my biology professor in the arm once and made some joke about her regarding her sexual orientation that I couldn't remember. W= e went out for beer after and I ended up with an A+. I really don't see the problem. It's funny that everyone ELSE is overreacting to this as if I had committed a serious crime, but Olin has barely reacted. He's the one that should be the MOST offended out of everyone (everyone else shouldn't even react and should get on with their lives), but as I see it, he's the coolest with it. Also, note that way I say MOST offended, I mean should barely be offended a= t all. I've not made any offensive comment. Anyway, why is it a BAD thing if even "nodding acquaintances" are called friends? I don't think "adults" should take serious offense to something as light hearted as this. This is receiving way too much attention than it should. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .