Language Barriers LO19389

W.M. Deijmann (winfried@universal.nl)
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 02:45:05 +0200

replying to Language Barriers LO19376

Buenos Dias Diego!

(I probably wrote it wrong)

As a Dutchman raised in two different cultures I understand your problem.
I remember that writing my first postings to this list took me houres!! I
was worried about they way I expressed myself and felt often foolish. So I
changed sentences again and again before I daired to hit the "send now"
button. But my wish to express and share my thoughts, idea's comments and
questions was always bigger than my fear to make a fool out of myself. I
have never regret it. In the almost three years I am member of this list
If have NEVER had any complains about my writing skills nor the quality of
my contributions. (Of course I don't know how many were stopped by our
dear moderator Rick...... :-) ). If something wasn't clear, people
asked me for clearafication. It helped me sort out my own mind but theirs
as well. THEY also re-concidered their use of language (remember the
'faith' and 'trust' thread.) I even dare to state that I improved my
english along the road. (Did I boys and girls??) So their is teaching and
learning on both ends; not only on the level of contents, but also at the
processlevel, the relational level and the observing level. What more can
we wish? I for me hope that you (and others) will contribute with
whatever is on your learning mind!

Or, as my Indonesian Grandmother used to say:

"Barchih barbeh, bu barchichi bu barkabeh"

(translated: If one sheep starts to walk, the others will follow.......)
:-)

Have a great day!

Winfried Deijmann

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