Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on May 30, 2005, at 19:00:28
In reply to Re: publicly viewable » alexandra_k, posted by Dinah on May 28, 2005, at 17:41:04
> It reminded me forcefully of a reply in a presidential debate.
I find the request-(it's rarely a mere suggestion) "choose to focus" to be condescending and a bit silly. I can see where it could be useful if someone knows one very well, like a therapist, and they see a continued pattern of unhealthy focus. However when it's used by people in specific situations I would find it would offend me far less if the euphemistic *choose* was left out. After all how can one advise someone else what they should *choose?*
It reminds me of Henry Ford saying you can paint your car any color you want as long as it's black.
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