Guest guest Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I thought it would be helpful to put some cultural context around emails, and posting in a group like this. All of us are used to talking in person or sending formal inter-office notes. Emails fall in-between these two methods. As such there is a lot of misunderstanding. If you say " I disagree " with a smile on your face, the other person will not get offended. However saying " I think you're wrong!!!! " in an email / posting might offend the other people in the group. Therefore please be Extremely Polite via email. We should use " please " and " thank you " Secondly, please do use mild language, even when disagreeing. For instance, its better to say - " Is it possible that instead of 123, 456 is the actual reason for this? " . Imagine you're writing an email to your boss. Another tip is to say something nice to the person you're disagreeing with. eg - " that was a wonderful post, but is it possible that... " Thirdly, if you're the target of some strong language, please understand that the person sending the email may not be aware of the above rules. In that case (like in the LBW rule for balls outside leg stump) please give him/her the benefit of the doubt. Finally, since this is a satsang for destroying the ego and promoting the divinity within, even if someone 'yells' at you via email, " you're a dog, or a goat etc " - thank him profusely. Remember him/her in your prayers. That person is a form of the Devi, sent to eat away at your ego. Its good to have a group with a lot of ideas and passion. I love every posting here and read them avidly. Please keep sharing ideas, posting, disagreeing, but do it as if you're disagreeing with your mother/father - with respect and love! Rgds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Dear Satish Vijayanji, I fully concur with you. It is an excellent ground rules to follow. Feelings of compassion and togetherness can make fantastic team. Regards, M.S.Thimmappa. , satishvijayan <no_reply wrote: > > I thought it would be helpful to put some cultural context around > emails, and posting in a group like this. All of us are used to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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