tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187778349129219186.post3734655570121192807..comments2010-07-12T15:44:14.271-07:00Comments on Smalltown Me: Why Do People Say...Ms. Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141080045713400029noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187778349129219186.post-59874733452811306432008-08-04T13:14:00.000-07:002008-08-04T13:14:00.000-07:00I'm liking the new concept for your blog. :)I'm liking the new concept for your blog. :)trish t.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10194454347053625661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9187778349129219186.post-18415880497972858892008-06-26T10:17:00.000-07:002008-06-26T10:17:00.000-07:00I have my own theory on this: I think it is becaus...I have my own theory on this: I think it is because people feel the need to guard themselves by being vague. If you are vague, you are not responsible. Using your example: if your boss says "it isn't a bad idea," that doesn't necessarily mean he believes it is a good idea either...so in the unlikely event that your idea tanks, he isn't responsible because he never gave it a solely positive affirmation.<BR/><BR/>In other words, people suck everywhere, every day, and they don't always want to be responsible for sucking. Hence, the creation of the vague "not a bad idea" comment and others of that nature.trish t.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10194454347053625661noreply@blogger.com