Re: I need help explaining basic linguistic concepts to a lay person


António Marques wrote:
> jayne.kulikauskas@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

[...]
> > I felt sorry for you. It wasn't an ad hominem; it was advice.
>
> And you expect her to understand that?
> The question remains, why do you, after knowing her for quite a while
> (?) now, bother debating anything with her? Is it missionary charity?
> Does she behave differently elsewhere?

I have never observed her dealing with experts before. It is just so
obvious to me that brilliant, highly qualified people are telling her
that she is wrong that I can't really believe her reaction. I cannot
relate to what she is doing at all.

Jayne

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