Overcoming Haughtiness for Scientists

[JaredJames]

Um. Sorry... I am confused.

You are Korean, but do not speak Korean?

Well strictly speaking, I'm Welsh and don't speak Welsh.

These days, where you're from doesn't mean much.

 

[nismaratwork]

Well strictly speaking, I'm Welsh and don't speak Welsh.

These days, where you're from doesn't mean much.

You folks produced Catherine Zeta-Jones... your work is done.

 

[caffenta]

Well strictly speaking, I'm Welsh and don't speak Welsh.

Well, I'm stupid and I speak stupid. And I'm quite good at stupid. People tell me that every day, so I must be good at it.

Would my statement above be considered haughtiness?

 

[wrongusername]

So when others compliment you on being smart, how should you reply?

Also, I have this thing where if I do bad on a test, I am sad, but if I do well, I am often so proud of it. It's ridiculous, but it keeps happening.

 

[alt]

@alt: I've never read that poem to completion until now, thank you very much. Something about Brits named "Samuel" must be salutary to the process of writing poetry.
That is a very VERY good verse; a guide in and of itself. It does seem relevant, but I think I'll read it a few more times before I even pretend to grasp more than the surface of it. Thanks alt!

My pleasure. I am happy that you liked it !

 

[nismaratwork]

My pleasure. I am happy that you liked it !

Any more you can recommend, books, anything... I read like mad, feel free to recommend away: I'll read almost anything that isn't cheap fiction, but you have good taste... that's even better.

 

[OmCheeto]

wait, was that Korean? I still don't get it...

Gads! You are correct. It's not. I don't usually double check my sources when they say it to my face. There is a one legged Korean dude that I know that is going to get kicked in the good leg for pulling that on me.

This reminds me of the time an internet acquaintance told me the phrase translated to; "Me comer los gusanos"...

Fortunately, I trust almost no one on the internet.

 

[l-1j-cho]

Fortunately, I trust almost no one on the internet.

You better

 

[nismaratwork]

I'm laughing with you both, not at either of you. Such is the naature of online comms heh?

@OmCheeto: Gusanos! Hehehe...

I think we all just got a lesson in how and why to refrain from haughtiness!

"What's the difference between God and a surgeon? Answer: God knows that he's not a surgeon."

 

[alt]

Any more you can recommend, books, anything... I read like mad, feel free to recommend away: I'll read almost anything that isn't cheap fiction, but you have good taste... that's even better.

Hi Nismar - apologies for the delay in response.

I read a great deal too, though I do it in spurts. Could read for months when something takes my interest, and then not at all for months more.

I love the old English poets - particularly of the Lakes period. Anyway, don't want to go too off topic here. Will PM you with some stuff you'll probably love too.

Cheers.

 

[nismaratwork]

Hi Nismar - apologies for the delay in response.

I read a great deal too, though I do it in spurts. Could read for months when something takes my interest, and then not at all for months more.

I love the old English poets - particularly of the Lakes period. Anyway, don't want to go too off topic here. Will PM you with some stuff you'll probably love too.

Cheers.

The internet is all about each of us taking things at our own pace. I write a lot... doesn't mean you need to be snappy.

Thanks for the reccomendations to come by the way, I hope I can make a few based on what you send. Be Well!