Staying Out of Trouble

This is where I met Les. We found that we had some things in common and ended up having a lovely conversation while trying to find bellydance and then some peace in DaVinci.

Communication in SL is a challenge for me. I am not familiar with some texting abbreviations so I feel almost like I'm learning a new language. "Speaking" my actions (like ***se7en hugs mick***) is strange for me. I have already mentioned the issues with the translator. The most difficult problem for me is not being able to see the actual expression on your face or hear the tone of your voice. I am missing half of the message. I feel what it must be like for autistic people, as they have difficulty interpreting your facial expression and sometimes speak in a monotone and/or have a halting speech pattern.

I think these challenges frustrate jp; he thinks I am scolding him or I think he thinks I am scolding him. Add to that the gender differences in thought process and you really have a mess. With women, the issue is competition; many women won't start a conversation with me. When I take the initiative, often they will chat and when they realize I am not interested in stealing their man, they relax, sometimes even befriending me.


We could hear each other's voices if we each have microphones. That is sometimes the case and I enjoy connecting your voice with your avatar. I know other people like to hear voice as well; jp wants to hear my voice. My voice seems grating to me, but I have spoken on occasion. I spoke with "love" one day and now when we are talking (text) I can imagine the way he sounds. He is Italian; he speaks Italian and has great expression in his voice.

There are some people I am reluctant to ask "do you have a mic?" not because I don't want to hear your voice; I very much want to hear you. But what if I hear you speak and fall in love with that voice, not Se7en but me-I fall in love with your voice? ***se7en feels apprehensive***