Spoken and written words - dual meanings
I'm one of those people who thrive on sardonic wit. I love spirited debates and mild arguments with bite. As such, much of what I say requires emphasis and inflection to characterize the manner in which I intend it to be interpreted - usually humorous.
Although
I know what I mean, it seems that the same words, when read without the benefit of hearing me say them, can sometimes be interpreted as mean-spirited, or abrasive, even though in a conversation, you would appreciate the manner of its delivery in the way the words are spoken.
Its kind of like when someone calls you an asshole in some round about way, and then immediately diffuses the impact by saying "I'm just saying, ya know?" And you're prompted to say, "well, okay. As long as you're 'just saying.'"
To
read those same words, you might be gravely offended, but when you hear the words, tempered with a near-apologetic high pitched inflection of "I was just saying," you're immediately soothed back to the intended meaning - that you are only
kind of an asshole.
