Quote Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary View Post
Well...there you have it!

Some of us see how we intend our message - and that is what matters...others see how the recipient hears our message - and that is what is matters....

I guess it depends on who you consider more important...

Ah, I would have to say that it is the recipient's hearing, in this regard, that is most important, barring some unusual interpretative deficiencies. This is such an interesting point. We all believe we mean well, but things might come across wrong, or are taken wrong, and it further drives home the point- if you don't know how/what/why or when to appropriately greet someone, it is best to stay silent, or say something most people wouldn't take offensively.