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Posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 17:03:39
In reply to Re: Please be civil » 10derHeart, posted by Sigismund on June 11, 2007, at 16:04:24
> How can you come to a conclusion without jumping to it?
From the Free Dictionary
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/jump+to+conclusionsjump to conclusions
to guess the facts about a situation without having enough information. I might be jumping to conclusions but I've seen them together twice in town.
See also: conclusion, jumpCambridge International Dictionary of Idioms © Cambridge University Press 1998
jump to conclusions
to judge a situation without enough information about it. The investigation isn't finished, so let's not jump to conclusions about what caused the plane to crash.
See also: conclusion, jumpCambridge Dictionary of American Idioms © Cambridge University Press 2003
>>>This is different from forming a conclusion based on objective evidence and critical thinking.
gg
Posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2007, at 19:07:37
In reply to Jumping to a conclusion » Sigismund, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 17:03:39
Well I don't see any more support so it looks like fayroe was right. This is an I statement. Love Phillipa
Posted by 10derHeart on June 12, 2007, at 1:03:10
In reply to Re: Jumping to a conclusion » gardenergirl, posted by Phillipa on June 11, 2007, at 19:07:37
> Well I don't see any more support so it looks like fayroe was right.
Please don't jump to conclusions about others, or post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down (such as Racer). This is the same thing that gg was explaining by posting the definitions of 'jumping to conclusions' - deciding on something as a fact (i.e., fayroe was right) without [enough] objective evidence and information.
Phillipa, knowing your nature, I have absolutely no doubt your focus is to help suebirds. However, I don't think agreeing with fayroe's assumption (which received a civility warning) that Racer would not give future support, helps accomplish that. Maybe you could have (still can, of course) posted something on the thread encouraging others with experience w/Zoloft to join in? More constructive, you know? And the beauty of being a long-time, familiar poster on that board, is that others who may be feeling shy, or not know what the thread is about, often respond to a call from *you* - then everyone wins :-)
>This is an I statement.
I'm afraid it is not, per the FAQ here. An "I" statement would say something about *your* own feelings, such as, "I feel worried about suebirds because she really needs reassurance from more posters..., " or "I feel sad when a poster has to wait for responses...." Or whatever your feelings are on the matter. Hope this helps.
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10derHeart, acting as deputy for Dr. Bob
Posted by Sigismund on June 12, 2007, at 5:10:50
In reply to Please be civil » Phillipa, posted by 10derHeart on June 12, 2007, at 1:03:10
The only way then to reach a conclusion without jumping at it is to sneak up on it with a couple of books.
Posted by fayeroe on June 12, 2007, at 8:26:08
In reply to Re: Please be civil, posted by Sigismund on June 12, 2007, at 5:10:50
> The only way then to reach a conclusion without jumping at it is to sneak up on it with a couple of books.
:-) :-) I feel that you are so very clever. xoxox pat
Posted by Dinah on June 13, 2007, at 8:01:39
In reply to Jumping to a conclusion » Sigismund, posted by gardenergirl on June 11, 2007, at 17:03:39
For the record, conclusions however derived, as well as facts, should not be posted if they are not in compliance with civility guidelines.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
As I've stated before, I am fat and that is a fact. However, depending of course on context, it would not be civil to post that on this board.
Dinah, acting as deputy to Dr. Bob
Posted by fayeroe on June 13, 2007, at 8:33:07
In reply to Re: Jumping to a conclusion, posted by Dinah on June 13, 2007, at 8:01:39
> For the record, conclusions however derived, as well as facts, should not be posted if they are not in compliance with civility guidelines.
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
>
> As I've stated before, I am fat and that is a fact. However, depending of course on context, it would not be civil to post that on this board.
>
> Dinah, acting as deputy to Dr. Bob
is it civil to say that i'm smart and have a very high bullsh*t meter? cause i am and i do........fayeroe
Posted by Dinah on June 13, 2007, at 8:44:01
In reply to Re: Jumping to a conclusion » Dinah, posted by fayeroe on June 13, 2007, at 8:33:07
Depending on context that would be ok. If you are saying it about my explanation, then it wouldn't be ok to call my explanation bullsh*t. If it is a general statement, it's fine.
Posted by fayeroe on June 13, 2007, at 8:55:04
In reply to Re: Jumping to a conclusion » fayeroe, posted by Dinah on June 13, 2007, at 8:44:01
> Depending on context that would be ok. If you are saying it about my explanation, then it wouldn't be ok to call my explanation bullsh*t. If it is a general statement, it's fine.
nope, not about your explanation.that was an I statement concerning myself only..........i did not think that your explanation was bullsh*t.......fayeroe
Posted by Dinah on June 13, 2007, at 8:56:26
In reply to Re: Jumping to a conclusion, posted by fayeroe on June 13, 2007, at 8:55:04
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