RE: misunderstood
John Phillips (phillips@library.ucsf.edu)
Wed, 27 Mar 96 08:15:57 CST
>
>Please remember that I am not a native English speaker, so my messages may
>inadvertently sound offensive where they merely should make things clear.
>
>Sorry to all whom I have insulted in the past without having realized/meant
>it (try to translate my jargon into German and then back to English, and
>you will see that it was in fact a compliment!).
>
>Kind regards
>Jan
Jan, If most Americans could express themselves as eloquently in English as
you can, I wouldn't recognize my own country. And actually I rather enjoy
your sense of humor as well.