Comments on: I Think I Need To Clear The Air. http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/ Ramblings of a Mom Surviving Her Crazy Life Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:43:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Lisa http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/comment-page-1/#comment-2327 Lisa Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:59:20 +0000 http://newyorkchica.com/?p=3675#comment-2327 Nikki, thanks for your sweet comment. I will definitely continue to share my stories honestly. Nikki, thanks for your sweet comment. I will definitely continue to share my stories honestly.

]]> By: Nikki @ Blasian Baby http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/comment-page-1/#comment-2326 Nikki @ Blasian Baby Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:26 +0000 http://newyorkchica.com/?p=3675#comment-2326 I meant to reply to this days ago...I read your original blog and didn't think your mention that the person was "asian" was racist. I talk about asian people all the time so am I racist? LOL. I think some people are quick to take some things out of context and make a big deal. Happened to me a few times =). While it was nice for you to post an apology I hope you keep sharing stories on your blog honestly. I meant to reply to this days ago…I read your original blog and didn’t think your mention that the person was “asian” was racist. I talk about asian people all the time so am I racist? LOL.

I think some people are quick to take some things out of context and make a big deal. Happened to me a few times =). While it was nice for you to post an apology I hope you keep sharing stories on your blog honestly.

]]> By: Tracy http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/comment-page-1/#comment-2312 Tracy Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:17:24 +0000 http://newyorkchica.com/?p=3675#comment-2312 I read the original article the day you wrote it, and the most important thing I gleaned from it, was for more women to follow their instincts! I didn't notice the offensive word to be honest. I remember that you had your kids in the car and someone approached the car and your radar went up. That's what everyone needs to focus on. So many women get hurt by not following their instincts or by being too trusting when approached by a stranger. Honestly Lisa, I don't see where an apology was necessary here, but it's very classy of you to choose to do so. I read the original article the day you wrote it, and the most important thing I gleaned from it, was for more women to follow their instincts! I didn’t notice the offensive word to be honest. I remember that you had your kids in the car and someone approached the car and your radar went up. That’s what everyone needs to focus on. So many women get hurt by not following their instincts or by being too trusting when approached by a stranger. Honestly Lisa, I don’t see where an apology was necessary here, but it’s very classy of you to choose to do so.

]]> By: Jo Ann Hernandez http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/comment-page-1/#comment-2308 Jo Ann Hernandez Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:52:24 +0000 http://newyorkchica.com/?p=3675#comment-2308 I went back to read your article and I guess you took out the "offensive" word. Has anyone heard of giving the benefit of doubt. If I followed your blog daily and have grow accustomed to your writing and gotten to know you I would first assume that you weren't the type of person to do something bad toward someone. Then i would have send something like are you aware that the "o" word is like calling us those choice words? And if you did it again then I would make some kind of accusation. There are so many rules out there about what is right or PC that things get tricky. To assume the worst says more about the person who make the comment than about you. If you really expect me to be that nasty then why are you following me? You are trying. Everyone is trying and we all make mistakes. We teach each other with gentleness and move on. In my book, a simple I goofed, i'm sorry and let's move on would have been suficient. Your apology was outstanding. Jo Ann Hernandez BronzeWord Latino Authors http://authorslatino.com/wordpress I went back to read your article and I guess you took out the “offensive” word. Has anyone heard of giving the benefit of doubt. If I followed your blog daily and have grow accustomed to your writing and gotten to know you I would first assume that you weren’t the type of person to do something bad toward someone. Then i would have send something like are you aware that the “o” word is like calling us those choice words? And if you did it again then I would make some kind of accusation.

There are so many rules out there about what is right or PC that things get tricky. To assume the worst says more about the person who make the comment than about you. If you really expect me to be that nasty then why are you following me? You are trying. Everyone is trying and we all make mistakes. We teach each other with gentleness and move on. In my book, a simple I goofed, i’m sorry and let’s move on would have been suficient. Your apology was outstanding.
Jo Ann Hernandez
BronzeWord Latino Authors
http://authorslatino.com/wordpress

]]> By: Lisa http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/comment-page-1/#comment-2306 Lisa Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:19:51 +0000 http://newyorkchica.com/?p=3675#comment-2306 Thank you for your kind words. I hope this post really clears the air :) Thank you for your kind words. I hope this post really clears the air :)

]]> By: Kimberly http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/comment-page-1/#comment-2303 Kimberly Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:41:45 +0000 http://newyorkchica.com/?p=3675#comment-2303 I am always saying or writing something that is misread to hurt someone else when I had no intention of that. Good for you for righting it and moving on! I am always saying or writing something that is misread to hurt someone else when I had no intention of that. Good for you for righting it and moving on!

]]> By: Ms. Latina http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/comment-page-1/#comment-2301 Ms. Latina Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:44:08 +0000 http://newyorkchica.com/?p=3675#comment-2301 I totally agree with Yakini. You made a mistake but you owed up to it! Sometimes all it takes is hearing someone apologize, sincerely, and I hope they get the opportunity to read this post. Life is full of lessons. Some learn and change, as you are doing, while others become indignant and offensive. I hope the person(s) who were offended find it within their hearts to forgive you, as I'm sure you did not do it intentionally. I totally agree with Yakini. You made a mistake but you owed up to it! Sometimes all it takes is hearing someone apologize, sincerely, and I hope they get the opportunity to read this post.

Life is full of lessons. Some learn and change, as you are doing, while others become indignant and offensive. I hope the person(s) who were offended find it within their hearts to forgive you, as I’m sure you did not do it intentionally.

]]> By: Lisa http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/comment-page-1/#comment-2298 Lisa Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:39:52 +0000 http://newyorkchica.com/?p=3675#comment-2298 That is so nice of you. Thank you for your thoughtful words and yes, I hope so too :) If you get a chance, please read the post. Thanks again. That is so nice of you. Thank you for your thoughtful words and yes, I hope so too :) If you get a chance, please read the post. Thanks again.

]]> By: Yakini http://newyorkchica.com/2009/10/i-think-i-need-to-clear-the-air/comment-page-1/#comment-2297 Yakini Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:33:11 +0000 http://newyorkchica.com/?p=3675#comment-2297 I didn't read the post but think it's really mature and classy of you to extend an apology like this to your readers. I'm quite sure your intentions were not to offend, and I would hope that your readers are willing to open their hearts, remember that none of us are perfect, and accept your apology, as it is clearly coming from a very sincere place. I didn’t read the post but think it’s really mature and classy of you to extend an apology like this to your readers. I’m quite sure your intentions were not to offend, and I would hope that your readers are willing to open their hearts, remember that none of us are perfect, and accept your apology, as it is clearly coming from a very sincere place.

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