In His view of the word/phrase thank-you, ridgerider adds,
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It is one of those things that seems to never be inappropriate, usually appreciated, and great filler or conversation ender.
So - thank you SB2, it was "great" of you to say such a kind thing.
And that goes to prove that there is difficulty in reading social clues as it pertains to communication.
Seemingly i am being told the conversation is in complete, done, through, fin. But i woiuld like to respond to a different quote from ridge rider.
ridgerider admits,
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It took me until almost age 40 to be able to accept a compliment without having to analyze it for sincerity, whether I actually deserved it or not, was I being set up for a ripoff, what was the desired or acceptable response, etc.
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And it is justifiable to think this way. with all the dishonesty in the rules communication there seems to be a utility in communication which is often used as a means to an end by those practiced in its art form.
Seriously, i am always interested in stories about people and what determined who they have become. Without judgement, i take the opportunity to put myself in others shoes as a means of understanding what makes them unique.