Can Kindness Be the Key to a Harmonious Scientific Community?

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The thread explores the theme of kindness within the scientific community, with participants sharing personal anecdotes, cultural references, and light-hearted interactions. The discussion touches on social dynamics, cultural identity, and the experiences of individuals in different countries.

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  • Some participants emphasize the importance of kindness and positivity in interactions, suggesting that no insults should be allowed.
  • Expressions of affection and camaraderie are shared, with multiple participants declaring love and appreciation for one another.
  • There are playful exchanges about cultural identities, such as the meaning of "gurkha" and its historical context.
  • Participants discuss personal experiences related to their locations, including weather and cultural observations, with some expressing surprise at social norms in different countries.
  • Questions are raised about the recruitment and representation of Gurkhas in the British army, with participants sharing insights about selection processes and historical context.
  • Some participants reflect on their personal circumstances, such as moving to new locations and adjusting to different cultures.

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The discussion features a mix of agreement on the value of kindness and playful banter, but also showcases differing perspectives on cultural identities and personal experiences. No consensus is reached on some of the more complex cultural discussions.

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Participants reference various cultural and historical contexts that may not be universally understood, leading to potential misunderstandings or differing interpretations of terms and experiences.

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Readers interested in social dynamics within scientific communities, cultural exchanges, and the role of kindness in fostering positive interactions may find this discussion engaging.

  • #61
no dunno, who was that another dic*head.

well, 2059 nepalese year, 9:00 at night, kathmandu, royal family sits together.
6 people with the same face of our prince comes ,... massacare. queen's body had 50 bullets in body!.
prince claimed to have commited suicide by an AK-47. dead prince becomes king for 3 days.
new king.
 
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  • #62
I'm sad your home country is in such turmoil.
From what I knew of Nepal (and I know very little), it seemed a very peaceful country until the royal massacre.
After that, it seems to have gotten into a chaos that no one outside bothers with.
Are there, for example, UN personnell present in Nepal trying to keep some order and afford security to the average person there?
 
  • #63
dunno.

well there were maoists 8 years before the massacare but everything was in control
 
  • #64
gurkhawarhorse said:
no dunno, who was that another dic*head.

well, 2059 nepalese year, 9:00 at night, kathmandu, royal family sits together.
6 people with the same face of our prince comes ,... massacare. queen's body had 50 bullets in body!.
prince claimed to have commited suicide by an AK-47. dead prince becomes king for 3 days.
new king.

I see you have all ready found some of the more colorful english words, it is
a shame we have so many.
 
  • #65
P.N. Shah is crying :cry:
 
  • #66
gurkhawarhorse said:
P.N. Shah is crying :cry:

Now, Now, this is not a crying thread, every one has to be.
:biggrin: :smile:
 
  • #67
:biggrin:(:cry::cry::cry:)
 
  • #68
Be nice to every one thread
I saw this title in GD when I first got onto the forum. Immediately thought - this has to a Wolram thread. :biggrin:

Nice thread Woolie! And very appropriate. :smile: :cool:
 
  • #69
Astronuc said:
I saw this title in GD when I first got onto the forum. Immediately thought - this has to a Wolram thread. :biggrin:

Nice thread Woolie! And very appropriate. :smile: :cool:
:cool: isn't allowed in this thread because it seems alittle :rolleyes: ! :biggrin: ( :cry: )
 
  • #70
Everyone go be hateful now. not :biggrin: ( :cry: ) but ( :biggrin: )
 
  • #71
Any one traveled up the E40 ? into east germany around dresden way, there
are some lovely scenes to see.
 
  • #72
wolram said:
Any one traveled up the E40 ? into east germany around dresden way, there
are some lovely scenes to see.
No, but I have been in York.
Beautiful town.
 
  • #73
Astronuc said:
I saw this title in GD when I first got onto the forum. Immediately thought - this has to a Wolram thread. :biggrin:

Nice thread Woolie! And very appropriate. :smile: :cool:

Thank you most kindly :blushing:
 
  • #74
What's this thread about? Being nice or traveling? It seems people get speechless when they want to be nice. I mean they just can talk about the weather, food, traveling, memories and stuff like that!(:cry:)
 
  • #75
arildno said:
No, but I have been in York.
Beautiful town.

I rarely visit towns or cities, to me the picture post card serenity has gone, it
may return with pedestrianisation of city and town centers, but that may be
years away if ever.
 
  • #76
wolram said:
I rarely visit towns or cities, to me the picture post card serenity has gone, it
may return with pedestrianisation of city and town centers, but that may be
years away if ever.
Well, then you should visit Whitby. Absolutely amazing little spot, in my opinion.
 
  • #77
Sure there are many nice things, but it just so happens that when I think of 'nice' memories of people and places tend to pop up.

Other nice things include: My newly set up desk and just completed homework, a party tonight, my new curtains and an anticipating feeling towards the start of the smester.
 
  • #78
Joel said:
my new curtains
Yes, curtains are nice. Let's have an amicable swapping of nice curtain-stories, or what? :smile:
 
  • #79
Lisa! said:
What's this thread about? Being nice or traveling? It seems people get speechless when they want to be nice. I mean they just can talk about the weather, food, traveling, memories and stuff like that!(:cry:)

I think you have a hard shell with a soft center old chapess, have you never
visited some place that remains in your memory. :biggrin:
 
  • #80
arildno said:
Yes, curtains are nice. Let's have an amicable swapping of nice curtain-stories, or what? :smile:

My daughter came and helped give my room a spring clean, it is amazing what
a little elbow grease can achieve, my room looks like a new pin :biggrin:
 
  • #81
I cleaned out my curtains a few months ago; it was amazing how much nicotine had hidden itself within them.
Now, my curtains are new and shiny! :smile:
 
  • #82
arildno said:
Yes, curtains are nice. Let's have an amicable swapping of nice curtain-stories, or what? :smile:

Absolutely.

My new curtains havn't been picked out yet, they only exist in my thoughts at the moment. However, they will be a light shade (yet thick enough to keep the light out) of some natural colour (green, brown, red), lightly textured and preferable of some material that doesn't collect so much dust. I have nearly 3m to the roof, white walls and beech/white coloured furniture, and since the appartment is just one room and rather small I hope to keep the feeling of space, given by the high rooft, by having these light curtains. What do you think of that and what kind of curtains do you prefer? :smile:
 
  • #83
Joel said:
Sure there are many nice things, but it just so happens that when I think of 'nice' memories of people and places tend to pop up.

Other nice things include: My newly set up desk and just completed homework, a party tonight, my new curtains and an anticipating feeling towards the start of the smester.

you sound very organised, and parties are a favorite pf topic.
 
  • #84
wolram said:
My daughter came and helped give my room a spring clean, it is amazing what
a little elbow grease can achieve, my room looks like a new pin :biggrin:

Now there is another good reason for having children. Check! :smile: :wink:
 
  • #85
wolram said:
you sound very organised, and parties are a favorite pf topic.

Only when I have to and don't have too much to do. This is the last weekend before the bulk load of my courses start and hence this appartment needs to be livable before that. I have a tingling feeling that nothing will feel organized, when hell breaks out on monday. :smile:

Ps. I'll be sure to post any interesting stories I may encounter tonight.
 
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  • #86
Joel said:
Absolutely.

My new curtains havn't been picked out yet, they only exist in my thoughts at the moment. However, they will be a light shade (yet thick enough to keep the light out) of some natural colour (green, brown, red), lightly textured and preferable of some material that doesn't collect so much dust. I have nearly 3m to the roof, white walls and beech/white coloured furniture, and since the appartment is just one room and rather small I hope to keep the feeling of space, given by the high rooft, by having these light curtains. What do you think of that and what kind of curtains do you prefer? :smile:
Your ideas sound very fine.
I also like curtains in light colours; I have a set of rather heavy, green ones in my living room I'm not entirely happy about, I'll try and change them soon.
 
  • #87
arildno said:
Well, then you should visit Whitby. Absolutely amazing little spot, in my opinion.

Absolutely. I love Whitby. Plus it's surrounded by the North Yorkshire moors, which are beautiful. Some of the villages nearby are amazing, espescially the fishing ones further along the coast.
 
  • #88
matthyaouw said:
Absolutely. I love Whitby. Plus it's surrounded by the North Yorkshire moors, which are beautiful. Some of the villages nearby are amazing, espescially the fishing ones further along the coast.
I didn't take my time to explore the countryside around; are there possibilities for back-packing in the area?

BTW, do you have a nice curtain story to share with us?
 
  • #89
Well Sir, when I saw your thread first, I thought you wanted to practise how to be nice in your real life. It doesn't take too much to be nice through internet, but of course you're just talking about nice memories now. Some of people aren't nice to people whom they meet in their real lives! Have you ever been in a very sad and depressing situation but :smile: at people who you meet? I mean behaving in a way that people who like to see you happy, think you're the happiest person in the world while you are about to burst into tears? We should discuss here how to be nice to everyone most of the time!


Mr wolram said:
I think you have a hard shell with a soft center old chapess,
Snail? :biggrin:



have you never
visited some place that remains in your memory. :biggrin:

Have you ever had a dream which you've wished it lasted forever?
 
  • #90
Backpacking would probably be possible. There are enough footpaths to get about easily. I'm not sure about accomodation though. I've only day tripped to the area, or spent a few days at the same place, so I've never really looked into backpacking.

I have venetian blinds, so My curtains havn't moved in about a year.
 

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