tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Mon Dec 05 10:25:13 2011
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Re: [Tlhingan-hol] Klingon Word of the Day: Doch
Voragh:
>> From the List:
>>
>> Nick Nickolas: "Is it just me (and I know for a fact it isn't), or
>> does talking in Klingon actually force you to be rude?"
>> Richard Kennaway: "No, talking Terran forces you to be wittering,
>> vague, and indecisive."
Philip:
> Heh. I do find it difficult at times to be as straightforward, direct,
> and concise as I imagine Klingons to be -- for example, to send an
> email saying "send me your photos!" without padding it with "Dear
> NAME" and "please" and the like.
One person's rudeness is another person's boldness/directness:
CK (introduction): As you practice speaking, remember: Speak Klingon boldly; do not be meek or hesitant. This could be interpreted as a sign of weakness, a less than admirable trait among Klingons.
--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons
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