Replying to LO24897 --
Bill,
I would very much appreciate this sort of exchange. Thanks for suggesting
it.
Sajeela
On Fri, 16 Jun 2000 07:59:07 -0400 Bill Braun <medprac@hlthsys.com>
writes:
> Replying to LO24880 --
>
> >> I'm interested. Want to give it a try? I wonder, can you do it
> >> first
> >> in your own words without resorting to the "authority" of a
> >> dictionary or some other source?
>
> Dialogue means (to me) waiting for an invitation to speak or for an
> open
> inquiry seeking a response. Disscussion means taking the inititative
> to
> speak, uninvited, for the purpose of arguing or advancing one's view
> on an issue or topic.
>
> If everyone waits for an invitation to contribute, the list would be
> filled with questions. Answers would always end with more questions.
> Exchanges would constantly expand. We'd be seeking the broadest or
> largest
> view of what interests us, not the best view or the view with the
> greatest
> merit.
>
> Bill Braun <medprac@hlthsys.com>
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