Word of the Day: Context
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Just another day in the ET saloon...
A real fine morning, triumphant tales of yesteryear, conversation back and forth between the regular folks, the usual suspects throwing in their two cents. Then in walks a stranger, wearing fancy lace-up shoes, going by the name, Mr Mono - ain't from around these parts. The piano goes silent, the bartender puts downs the bourbon and the buzz subsides. With the saloon doors still swinging the stranger strikes up a cigar and starts talking. A real smooth talkin' city slicker type he is, with something on his mind...
A real fine morning, triumphant tales of yesteryear, conversation back and forth between the regular folks, the usual suspects throwing in their two cents. Then in walks a stranger, wearing fancy lace-up shoes, going by the name, Mr Mono - ain't from around these parts. The piano goes silent, the bartender puts downs the bourbon and the buzz subsides. With the saloon doors still swinging the stranger strikes up a cigar and starts talking. A real smooth talkin' city slicker type he is, with something on his mind...
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Except that Mr. Mono is a fool. He doesn't know what he is doing. So why don't we all ignore that stranger and go about our business? No harm done, is there? He too will disappear like all other snake oil salesmen. Or, may be, he is not a salesman but just another village-idiot wanting to integrate with the regular folk here -- but because he is an idiot, he doesn't know how to talk. Maybe he should shut-up and listen more than talk. I hope he heeds this advice!
All the best,
Monoid.
I always know when to pay attention to someone when they humbly claim first, and foremost, that their market knowledge is nothing.
One quite town that would make with less talk and more listening! But, Mr. Mono definitely needs to talk less! I will be around to learn the ways of this ET-Salon. Maybe, until then, "speak not until spoken to" would be a good dictum to follow?
Regards,
Monoid.
I've enjoyed what you've had to say so far, particularly about context, hence this thread. You should most definitely speak freely!
JTrades: Other things apart, I have to say this: I don't know your background, but this passage above is just beautiful! So well written -- reminded of Hemingway's "show and don't tell" advice. I wish I could write like this.
All the best.
Regards,
Monoid.
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ahh , context ...
just another nebulous word, where anything by anyone can be interpreted like they wish ..
no right no wrong ....
until someone screams for proof,blotter , etc.. and off we go again sipping on our drinks in the saloon of smoke and mirrors ... debatting about opinions in circles
at least the music is good
cheers
just another nebulous word, where anything by anyone can be interpreted like they wish ..
no right no wrong ....
until someone screams for proof,blotter , etc.. and off we go again sipping on our drinks in the saloon of smoke and mirrors ... debatting about opinions in circles
at least the music is good
cheers