tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841992273882225141.post5975809159676843121..comments2023-08-17T06:06:23.531-04:00Comments on Ibo et Non Redibo: Impressions from VenezuelaJohn Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07309411001384211788noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841992273882225141.post-86776791215416283492012-05-31T07:51:20.219-04:002012-05-31T07:51:20.219-04:00Yes, I think you're right. Often the problem i...Yes, I think you're right. Often the problem isn't understanding what is literally being said, but understanding what the context is. In this case, it's often frustrating trying to convey to your interlocutor that you understand what he's saying, but that you don't understand what he's saying. Perhaps it is good to take a cue from you and be ‘die Stille im Lande’ every once in a while!Adam D. Hincks, S.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09317894445176628003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841992273882225141.post-21601417440904978352012-05-29T22:38:34.730-04:002012-05-29T22:38:34.730-04:00I find your musings about language fascinating! P...I find your musings about language fascinating! Perhaps another (less fascinating) reason for our quicker understanding of more abstract conversations is that there is usually an established topic and associated set of vocabulary, whereas a discussion of everyday matters really has many more possibilities. Anything could happen!Diedrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905632969982042411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841992273882225141.post-40947068175687878412012-05-29T20:31:52.891-04:002012-05-29T20:31:52.891-04:00I am delighted that you are delighted! Hopefully t...I am delighted that you are delighted! Hopefully the fountain will continue to produce sweet water …Adam D. Hincks, S.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09317894445176628003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8841992273882225141.post-57318881217352751242012-05-29T09:29:30.637-04:002012-05-29T09:29:30.637-04:00I am delighted at the return of the Hincks fountai...I am delighted at the return of the Hincks fountain of ideas, observations and musings!staggs42https://www.blogger.com/profile/17342258922298911641noreply@blogger.com