Deconstructing the Mystery of Human Speech
In everyday speech, I try to be direct as possible, regardless of social context. This may explain my lack of understanding of most people. Experimental psychologist, Steven Pinker has some insight on this matter.
I was going to post this tomorrow! 🙂
Anyway, if you want to watch the whole lecture (which includes a delicious section on swearing), you could find it here: http://berto-meister.blogspot.com/2007/12/steven-pinker-stuff-of-thought.html
As usual, I commend your sensibilities, sir.