Reading Comprehension 101

[spartacus53]

I just wonder how many people really comprehend what they read, or has English finally become the second language in the USA? I have read several posts that will start with a statement and when someone replies the author will say that is not what I am am talking about I just don't get it, how can a statement that is delivered as fact, be anything but what is purported to be? A example would be: The sky is blue. Someone will say Yes, it is a light blue today and the author will say that is not what I am talking about.

In other incidences you may read about a topic and make a suggestion, or give constructive criticism and be bashed for either not agreeing fully, or understanding. Either that, or they will put words in your mouth and link you to a statement you never made.

If one would take the time to comprehend what is written they will see there is at least a partial agreement, or their idea does have some merit. I think bickering would slow down a bit if people just understood our language better.

I don't know, maybe it's just me

 

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[Mighty AP]

No Spart, its not just you. I see it all the time, hate to say it but there are just a lot of dim-witted/uneducated people in the world today. Plus, this being the internet, a lot of people seem to be very rude, argumentative & critical when they wouldnt have the balls to talk to me or you like that when face to face. They seem to get real ballsy & loud when hiding behind a computer screen & dont/cant take the time to comprehend what they are reading...........or simply dont care. You stated that the sky is blue. I must tell you that you are wrong Spart..........the sky is friggin grey!!! Damn it all, why cant you see that & how loud do I have to scream before you see this my way??

But I think a lot of these people do read & comprehend whats written but they are lookin for an argument, a confrontation. You see Spart, the internet is the ONLY place many of these people would ever have a chance of winning an argument or a fight. Many of them are in their 40's, living in Mommies basement, they have no life & no reason to go get one. Kinda sad really. Sry, gotta cut this short.........Mother just brought my dinner down to me!

 

[spartacus53]

I know what you mean, if you don't agree with them 100% your the idiot

I don't mind a little debate, constructive criticism, a new idea, etc... I really hate it when people just can't READ!! It's just a pet peeve of mine. I'll get over it, but until I do I'll have a little fun with them. Yeah, sometimes I'm a bit sarcastic and tell them to try reading it this time. Maybe too many learned to read though Hooked on Phonics

 

[Mighty AP]

...........or Evelyn Woodhead's speed reading course!

 

[spartacus53]

...........or Evelyn Woodhead's speed reading course!

LOL, liked your answer better than mine It's like reading every 4th, or 5th word... Careful AP, you're moving into my territory. Soon your mind will warp beyond repair, quit now while you still have some good gray matter left

 

[Mighty AP]

LOL!!! Theres no hope for me Spart, good grey matter is for those "college boys"!

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Duh? whatchu guys talking about?

Dom Jose de La Mancha

 

[Mighty AP]

Duh? whatchu guys talking about?

Dom Jose de La Mancha

You just smile lightly & move along Tayopa. We dont want no trouble here.

 

[spartacus53]

Duh? whatchu guys talking about?

Dom Jose de La Mancha

Well I actually wanted a serious discussion on reading comprehension, it seems that may do not understand the written work. I am sure you may have come across this on here from time to time. I think too many people try and read something into a post that is not there, and love to twist it around. I normally reply, read it again.

 

[lincha]

Many times we write things but they cannot be comprehended because we dont know the feeling behind the words. Example: Yeah, I had a good day. Depends on the emphasis on the words. Relaxed response means yes I had a good day. Sarcastic response means, you know, wasnt a good day. Communication is based on the writer of the words, and as we dont know the writer personally thats how communication problems arise. Yes I know the written word is standard, but the reader is the interpreter, and sometimes the interpreter may be? Careful of who you talk down on, it just may be you who has the lower education.

 

[spartacus53]

Many times we write things but they cannot be comprehended because we dont know the feeling behind the words. Example: Yeah, I had a good day. Depends on the emphasis on the words. Relaxed response means yes I had a good day. Sarcastic response means, you know, wasnt a good day. Communication is based on the writer of the words, and as we dont know the writer personally thats how communication problems arise. Yes I know the written word is standard, but the reader is the interpreter, and sometimes the interpreter may be? Careful of who you talk down on, it just may be you who has the lower education.

I understand your point about interpretation fully, but this wasn't what I was discussing. My first was a statement of fact, that later turns out not to be the fact at all. In the second, it is clearly a case of constructive criticism. An example would be, I just made a one wheel car. Someone may reply I think that using 4 wheels will make the car more stable. Now the original author will get bent out of shape and say, what make you think that driving around with 4 square wheels is the better mode of transportation? This is what I mean by comprehension. A constructive comment was given and then words are popped into the replying contributors mouth that were never ushered to begin with; 4 square wheels. As far as having a lower education, I doubt anyone is lower that my kindergarten one.

 

[lincha]

Hey spart wasnt talking about your education was more a reference to the other post calling people dimwitted. In my book, street smarts and life smarts is just or more important than college smarts, because all in all once you get the education you have to know what to do with it. I was not in anyway trying to insult you. I like reading your posts and like your humor. Regards, Linda.

 

[greydigger]

Comedian Benny Hill did a skit consisting of only 1 phrase :
"What is this thing called love"?
The whole meaning changes depending on the emphasized word(s).
Try it.

Grey

 

[spartacus53]

Comedian Benny Hill did a skit consisting of only 1 phrase :
"What is this thing called love"?
The whole meaning changes depending on the emphasized word(s).
Try it.

Grey

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