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Nov. 18th, 2002
You Can't Say That On LJ
Nov. 18th, 2002 04:10 pmPeople don't like being told they're wrong.
It's a simple fact that I think anone out there can confirm. I can't imagine what it would be like for anyone who LIKED to be told they're wrong, and I would argue the point that none is even indifferent to being wrong.
People like to know they're right.
One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given - though I can't remember if it was specifically directed towards writing or acting - is that, to have a believable villain, be must believe that what he is doing is justified, if not good.
It's also become evident to me that people don't like to hear what their faults are - and the closer a remark is to what someone precieves to be a personmal failing, the less they like to hear it.
I had a personal example just a moment ago, but it's left me...
(And no, I don't intend that to be a sarcastic allusion to my poor memory.)
I think, perhaps, that to understand where I'm going with this, you have to understand two points: that i'm driven by conviction, and that I beliieve in objective morality.
I'm sure you're all aware of the facts of those two point, but I'd like to expand, if only a bit, on the implications.
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It's a simple fact that I think anone out there can confirm. I can't imagine what it would be like for anyone who LIKED to be told they're wrong, and I would argue the point that none is even indifferent to being wrong.
People like to know they're right.
One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given - though I can't remember if it was specifically directed towards writing or acting - is that, to have a believable villain, be must believe that what he is doing is justified, if not good.
It's also become evident to me that people don't like to hear what their faults are - and the closer a remark is to what someone precieves to be a personmal failing, the less they like to hear it.
I had a personal example just a moment ago, but it's left me...
(And no, I don't intend that to be a sarcastic allusion to my poor memory.)
I think, perhaps, that to understand where I'm going with this, you have to understand two points: that i'm driven by conviction, and that I beliieve in objective morality.
I'm sure you're all aware of the facts of those two point, but I'd like to expand, if only a bit, on the implications.
( Observe )
Slogans
A Steve A Day Helps You Work, Rest and Play.
The Steve Of A New Generation.
Got Steve?
A Different Kind Of Company. A Different Kind Of Steve.
This Is Not Your Father's Steve.
We're with the Steve.
You Deserve A Steve Today.
Every Steve Helps.
I Can't Believe It's Not The Advertising Slogan Generator
| He sat himself at the table, his muscles groaning in relief, as she buisied herself at the fire. A large pot was hung over the flames, boilling a milky-colored stew. It was probably goat again. The rain beat against the windows as she dished out the stew, her ladle clinking dully, first against the pot and then against each of the stone-work bowls. "The wooden shingles leak over in the corner." She said flatly, motioning with her head. "You'll need to fix them." 'When we have the money' was left implied. She placed the heavy-smelling bowl infront of him and then took her own seat. The iron spoon, smooth and bent by years of use, slid familiarly into his hand. He would tell her about the oxen tomorrow. |