One challenging thing we all face is recognizing the continual disconnect between what we intend to say or write, and how that intention is actually interpreted by the receiver. There is a lot of “stuff” that influences that exchange. For example, what specific words that you select to say, what you’re saying, the tone you take, the setting, and the medium, to name just a few. What’s the attitude and aptitude of the receiver and exactly how do they interpret the words that you’re using? Consider this piece on America’s current culture war.