We often assume that written words speak for themselves. They don't. Every message is filtered through our personal histories, expectations, bias and social identities.
Thank you so much Rev Kevin, this is such a thoughtful response, I had you in mind when I wrote and quietly knew you would know about the importance of an intersectional lens in how we communicate with each other.
As you can imaging this is only a snapshot of a much deeper conversation, where my data is taking me.
Shared understanding between two people is exactly that...co-created... together... if they both want it. It is such a relational process.
Thank you for reading and commenting. The gap is the important bit. My data is taking me on this path it's a tiny snippet at this stage, will share more soon.
I've read your article and commented. Thank you! 🙏🏼
Katerina, the movement from a single text message to communicative alignment shows how meaning is co-created by language, history, identity, power, and the relationship between sender and receiver. Your discussion of delayed replies, emojis, politeness, and shared contextual history makes digital misunderstanding a shared relational responsibility, especially when each person carries a different history into the exchange. The closing idea about individuality also preserves curiosity as a social good, which keeps difference from becoming merely a problem to solve. Thank you for asking readers to approach interpretation with greater humility, context, and relational care.
Thank you so much Rev Kevin, this is such a thoughtful response, I had you in mind when I wrote and quietly knew you would know about the importance of an intersectional lens in how we communicate with each other.
As you can imaging this is only a snapshot of a much deeper conversation, where my data is taking me.
Shared understanding between two people is exactly that...co-created... together... if they both want it. It is such a relational process.
Oh yes, the gap between texts. To be filled in with stories built in our minds.😄 If you're interested in another angle on communication https://stephanybalancedroots.substack.com/p/are-you-listening-to-me?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=813t6t
Thank you for reading and commenting. The gap is the important bit. My data is taking me on this path it's a tiny snippet at this stage, will share more soon.
I've read your article and commented. Thank you! 🙏🏼
oh thanks! I should have looked lol
Katerina, the movement from a single text message to communicative alignment shows how meaning is co-created by language, history, identity, power, and the relationship between sender and receiver. Your discussion of delayed replies, emojis, politeness, and shared contextual history makes digital misunderstanding a shared relational responsibility, especially when each person carries a different history into the exchange. The closing idea about individuality also preserves curiosity as a social good, which keeps difference from becoming merely a problem to solve. Thank you for asking readers to approach interpretation with greater humility, context, and relational care.