> I have no idea what you're talking about. What I said was:
> "Hey Anne,
> I've been reading your posts with more than just passing interest.
> All I can say is, despite the 'occasional' acerbic comment, you
> rarely fail to humour. For a fresh graduate (am I right?) you seem
> unlike anyone I have met or taught in China. Though there is
> seriousness too, it is often laced with enough wit to make your posts
> a pleasure. When I log on, I find myself looking for your posts.
> Shall I say, 'Keep it up'?
> Best wishes,"
> If you call this 'shutting' (did you mean 'shooting'? my mouth or
> 'chiding' Anne I have nothing to say. However, I am answering your
> post because you wanted a response and I thought a little
> clarification would set matters right. To the best of my knowledge
> and assuredly those of others who are not quick to make unfounded
> assumptions, the matter must be clear as day.
> Best wishes,
> Jack

Hi Jack,
No problem from my side, I perfectly understood what you meant from your previous posting. You weren't chiding me in anyway, it's that you simply love my wacky postings. Sometimes, people do misinterpret things and there's nothing we can do about it. Leave 'em be.

I've been taught to read and understand contents as a whole and not simply one line. My foreign teachers used to tell us never jump to conclusions but to "read between the lines" one , two or even three sentences sometimes don't tell you anything at all.

PS, I'm a wacky girl (as you know by now) I'll keep on posting and have as much fun as I can, without offending anyone,I hope. LOL