Severe difference between verbal and written vocaublary

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chaotik_lord
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22 Feb 2010, 1:56 am

I have found, with great consternation, that while words that I read or write pass relatively easily in and out, my vocalizations fall far short. I cannot seem to speak the precise word that I seek and settle for a poor reflection of my original intent.

This is not, however, constant. At times, I seem to emerge; on these occasions I use overly elaborate language (in the views of others) and become quite particular in the selection of vocabulary.

How do I reconcile these phenomena?



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22 Feb 2010, 4:09 am

I have the same trouble, being very capable with written language yet having very little verbal skill. So I would also like advice.


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22 Feb 2010, 7:38 am

I find my written and vocal ability are on par with each other. I speak as much as I write, and on a variety of subjects. If I have something to say, I'll say it. I'm always seeking out new things to talk about, without pretending to be what I'm not. I'm not into the next coming century, so I don't pretend to be so. I find my topics of conversation off news sites off the Internet. The cozy environment of WP, and the NT world can be two different things. Why talk about AS things in an NT world. I also talk the same amount on and off WP. The content of the conversations vary about 70%. Why talk about AS things in a normal world. There's a guy at my clubhouse who talks about Math all the time, and he drives people crazy. I don't want to do the same thing to the people there, with The Kinks and the 60s. Stepping Stones prepares its members for the real world. Part of being in the real world, is that you don't go on about your special interests, every moment that you're with people in real life. At least, those are my rules. Why am I still on this tangent? I'm being quite the tangent monster, right now. Okay...everybody gets the message. I'm different on and off WP. I don't want this tangent to become an obsession, so I'm going to stop, right now. I'm sure that people are shocked, that sweet, innocent me, is doing this.


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22 Feb 2010, 7:46 am

I'm also going to stop posting about drugs, sex and alcohol while I'm at it, as well. Those topics are not of my character to post about, and I apologize. It's better to post videos of...The Kinks, and be happy, instead. 8)


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22 Feb 2010, 10:11 am

My vocabulary stays the same, but my ability to use said vocabulary in a functional manner is greatly decreased when communication is verbal. There is just something wrong with those connections in my head that still remains even after the (extremely long) period of shyness. Written word and I am very long winded, spoken I am very succinct.


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22 Feb 2010, 10:28 am

I speak ver poorly, but my words are effectively the same... if i can get them out.


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22 Feb 2010, 11:16 am

Lots of people on WP have this experience. Look up the old threads on this topic too, there'll be posts there you might be interested in.