Re: [Wikimedia-l] Odia Wikimedia community documents Ratha Jatra on Wikimedia Commons.

[Jane Darnell]

What a great idea! We need this for so many recurring local festivals and
personally I think we need these pictures every single year, but that is
just my opinion. In the Netherlands we have a huge flower parade and yearly
Mardi Gras parades and these are not considered notable enough to have
photos of each city or even each year for big cities. I disagree with that.
Having one Ratha Jatra is great! Thanks for sharing.

On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 7:34 PM, Sailesh Patnaik <
sailesh.patnaik...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Wikimedians,
>
> Ratha Jatra is one of the longest running festivals of Odisha running for
> over a month. The festival starts from Akshaya Trutiya and ends after
> Bahuda Jatra.This festival dates back to more than 1000 years.
>
> This year, a few Wikimedians from Puri are documenting the process of
> building the  ratha (chariot) making . They are also uploading every phase
> of the building process on Wikimedia Common. Many of the images have been
> already uploaded and a lot more are going to uploaded in the due course of
> time.
>
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wiki_Loves_Ratha_Jatra
>
> You can see the pictures in the project category :
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Ratha_Jatra
>
>
> Co-ordinators:
>
> 1. Jagannath Dora
>
> 2. Dinesh Das
>
> 3. Dibyadarshi Nayak
>
> 4. Ramachandra Nayak
>
>
> Thanks and Regards
> ---
> *Sailesh Patnaik* "*ଶୈଳେଶ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ*"
> Programme Associate, Access To Knowledge
> Centre for Internet and Society
> Phone: +91-7537097770
> *LinkedIn* : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sailesh-patnaik-551a10b4
> *Twitter* : @saileshpat
>
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[Wikimedia-l] Odia Wikimedia community documents Ratha Jatra on Wikimedia Commons.

[Sailesh Patnaik]

Dear Wikimedians,

Ratha Jatra is one of the longest running festivals of Odisha running for
over a month. The festival starts from Akshaya Trutiya and ends after
Bahuda Jatra.This festival dates back to more than 1000 years.

This year, a few Wikimedians from Puri are documenting the process of
building the  ratha (chariot) making . They are also uploading every phase
of the building process on Wikimedia Common. Many of the images have been
already uploaded and a lot more are going to uploaded in the due course of
time.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wiki_Loves_Ratha_Jatra

You can see the pictures in the project category :
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Ratha_Jatra


Co-ordinators:

1. Jagannath Dora

2. Dinesh Das

3. Dibyadarshi Nayak

4. Ramachandra Nayak


Thanks and Regards
---
*Sailesh Patnaik* "*ଶୈଳେଶ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ*"
Programme Associate, Access To Knowledge
Centre for Internet and Society
Phone: +91-7537097770
*LinkedIn* : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sailesh-patnaik-551a10b4
*Twitter* : @saileshpat

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Nick Wilson (Quiddity)]

On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 5:11 PM, Yusuke Matsubara  wrote:

> Perhaps https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Writing_clearly as well?
>
>
Perfect, thanks! I had already watchlisted that at some point, but I didn't
find it whilst searching. I'll look around later, to see where else that
page could be usefully linked from.


On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 5:05 AM, Birgit Müller
>  wrote:
> > Nick, thanks for sharing! This is really awesome. (Or should I write:
> "This
> > is helpful" to fit into the German stereotype? :D)
>

Haha! Yes, at Wikimania, various people from a few Northern European
countries commented on the habit in some cultures (particularly North
American) of frequently using superlatives. The tangential example that I
immediately thought of, is the song from The Lego Movie, "Everything Is
Awesome".


> Link it on Meta: I found
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Best_practices_in_giving_a_Wikipedia_presentation
> > and
> > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Presentations, but both pages seem to
> be a
> > bit outdated/not visited very often.
> >
> > Might also make sense to link it on the general conference/Hackathon
> pages
> > like
> >
> https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Hackathons/Hackathon_tips_for_organizers#Communications
> > ?
>

I was initially thinking of it more as a guide to clearly-written (and
empathetically-read) communication, but yes, presentations are also
relevant. Maybe we should just interlink the [[Writing clearly]] page, from
one or more of those.


On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 12:34 AM, Gerard Meijssen 
wrote:

> Hoi, I have been thinking about what you say. The problem I see is that
> your attitude is one where you have to be compassionate for the benefit of
> people for whom English is a second language. [...]
>

I think I understand what you mean, but I'd suggest that this is a perfect
example of what the article is about.
You have focused on the word-choice of "compassion", and a specific
definition of that word. We could instead, interpret the intent of the
author more towards the definition of "empathy" or "consideration". The
article could (should! AGF!) instead be more generously interpreted, to be
about cross-language communication in general, and to understand that it
was simply written by someone who uses English as their primary language
hence it approaches the issue from that perspective.

I.e. The same advice all applies if you work/communicate in a group that
uses [Japanese] as the primary language, but some of the participants are
not native [Japanese] speakers.

So, I'd reword your conclusion, as "we have to be empathetic (or
considerate) towards people for whom our native language (whatever that may
be) is not their own."

It is tough to consider that it is not so much the words that are used but
> it is understanding what points are made
>

Exactly! :-)  We should be careful about spending too much effort arguing
about the nuances of word choice, especially in informal discussions
(versus drafting a policy or writing code or similar, where word-choice can
be crucial!), and instead try to interpret what other people are
saying/writing, with an assumption of positive intent.

Hope that helps,
Quiddity / Nick
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[rupert THURNER]

Lol Peter you hullarious, I thought this thread is exactly about how you
could put the style Gerard writes his emails into his cultural context :)

Rupert
On Jul 7, 2016 15:19, "Peter Southwood" 
wrote:

> Gerard,
> Since you appear to have little time for compassion, I will bluntly tell
> you what many people here have appeared to be trying to get through to you
> in more diplomatic language, and have made allowances for the fact that
> English is not apparently your home language.
> I/We find you unnecessarily blunt, rude and abrasive in your
> communication. I don’t know if this is intentional, but gentle hints do not
> seem to get through. We tolerate your language most of the time because we
> value your input, but we do not like it.
> I am not going to ask you to change your ways as it may not be possible,
> or you may not want to do so. It is your choice.
> Cheers,
> Peter
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Wikimedia-l [mailto:wikimedia-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On
> Behalf Of Gerard Meijssen
> Sent: Thursday, 07 July 2016 10:00 AM
> To: Wikimedia Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with
> non-native English speakers
>
> Hoi,
> You forget the other part that is so vital. Compassion is for the weak, it
> puts you in a superior position. The problem is much more in the
> understanding of what someone else has to say. It is not only about
> sending, it is as much about receiving. Listening, understanding is where
> we have a problem. Not so much in the choice of words.
> Thanks,
>GerardM
>
> On 7 July 2016 at 09:50, Michael Jahn  wrote:
>
> > "it is not so much
> > the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made
> > and how they challenge the status quo."
> >
> > --> This may be true, and what we should strive for as a movement. But
> > --> you
> > still need words to make those points, and while one may fail to
> > understand what points are being made, even if all the words are
> > understood properly, the opposite makes the difference. If you _don't_
> > understand the words in the first place, i. e. attribute a different
> > meaning than the speaker/author had intended, you _cannot_ be in a
> > position to understand the points.
> > So, thanks Nick, for sharing! I like your post very much.
> > Michael
> > Am 07.07.2016 9:35 vorm. schrieb "Gerard Meijssen" <
> > gerard.meijs...@gmail.com>:
> >
> > > Hoi,
> > > I have been thinking about what you say. The problem I see is that
> > > your attitude is one where you have to be compassionate for the
> > > benefit of people for whom English is a second language. What this
> > > means is that you see yourself as superior because your English is
> > > so great and they have a problem with English or Anglo culture.The
> > > logical conclusion is probably that English and Angloism has to be
> central to what we do.
> > >
> > > This is the Wikimedia list and when you follow this list, it is
> > > people
> > from
> > > all over the world that subscribe and comment. It is highly biased
> > > by
> > group
> > > think and I have observed that there is little willingness to
> > > consider notions that do not fit in well with the group think.The
> > > biggest problem
> > in
> > > this is not language but an unwillingness to consider arguments.
> > >
> > > It is easy to say "we have to be compassionate" and because of that
> > > we
> > have
> > > to choose our words well. It is tough to consider that it is not so
> > > much the words that are used but it is understanding what points are
> > > made and how they challenge the status quo.
> > > Thanks,
> > >   GerardM
> > >
> > > On 5 July 2016 at 21:59, Nick Wilson (Quiddity)
> > > 
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communica
> > te-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0
> > > > A good essay.
> > > >
> > > > TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and
> > > > interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a
> > > > second language.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:
> > > >
> > > > > Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master.
> > > > > Just
> > think
> > > > about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut
> out”
> > > vs.
> > > > “cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be
> > > > when
> > you
> > > > recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut
> > > > it
> > out”.
> > > > [...]
> > > >
> > > > > Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is
> > > > > doubly
> > > > true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct.
> > > > The American habit of softening and burying a request is just
> > > > confusing and pointless to them.
> > > >
> > > > > The last thing you and I want to do 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Wikimedia Israel and the Israeli News Company bring new video content to the Wikimedia projects

[Itzik - Wikimedia Israel]

Yes, we confirm with them that the uses of the music in the videos means it
free as well.



*Regards,Itzik Edri*
Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel
+972-(0)-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
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On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Lodewijk 
wrote:

> Hey Itzik,
>
> very nice, thanks for sharing!
>
> Can you confirm that the music used is also free? It is so generally
> appliccable, that the raw music files might also be useful to upload as
> such.
>
> Best,
> Lodewijk
>
> 2016-07-07 9:53 GMT+02:00 Itzik - Wikimedia Israel  >:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > We happy announce a new partnership with the Israeli News Company, which
> > produces the primetime news program on Israel’s Channel 2. For the past
> 23
> > years, Channel 2 News has covered the history of Israel and the Middle
> > East, as well as events around the world.
> >
> > The partnership is aiming to introduce a hundred new video files
> > <
> >
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wikimedia_Israel_-_Channel_2_videos
> > >
> >  on current affairs to be added, remixed, and shared on the Wikimedia
> > projects. Videos cover footage from important historical events like the
> > Oslo
> > Accords
> > ,
> > the Israel–Jordan
> > peace treaty
> > <
> >
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Channel_2_-_Israel%E2%80%93Jordan_peace_treaty.webm
> > >
> > ,Jerusalem and the Western Wall
> > ,
> the
> > Dead
> > Sea 
> and
> > even videos of Japan
> > and
> India
> > ,
> footage
> > of Israeli leaders such as Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
> > <
> >
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Channel_2_-_Benjamin_Netanyahu.webm
> > >
> > , President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin
> > <
> >
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Channel_2_-_Reuven_(Ruvi)_Rivlin.webm
> > >,
> > former *President *Shimon Peres
> > 
> and
> > more
> >
> > You can read more about it on the Wikimedia blog:
> > https://blog.wikimedia.org/2016/07/06/israel-video-wikimedia/
> > Our volunteers already started to embed this video on Wikipedia articles
> in
> > many languages. You are welcome to help in your language!. See project
> page
> > on HEWP for more information:
> >
> >
> https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%93%D7%99%D7%94:%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%99%D7%94_%D7%99%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%9C/%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%96%D7%9D_%D7%95%D7%99%D7%93%D7%90%D7%95_%D7%97%D7%93%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%AA_2
> >
> > You are welcome to visit the project page on Commons to see what video
> > files are available and request other videos!
> > https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Channel_2_(Israel)_project
> >
> >
> > *Regards,Itzik Edri*
> > Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel
> > +972-(0)-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il
> > Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> > sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment!
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Peter Southwood]

Gerard,
Since you appear to have little time for compassion, I will bluntly tell you 
what many people here have appeared to be trying to get through to you in more 
diplomatic language, and have made allowances for the fact that English is not 
apparently your home language. 
I/We find you unnecessarily blunt, rude and abrasive in your communication. I 
don’t know if this is intentional, but gentle hints do not seem to get through. 
We tolerate your language most of the time because we value your input, but we 
do not like it.
I am not going to ask you to change your ways as it may not be possible, or you 
may not want to do so. It is your choice. 
Cheers,
Peter

-Original Message-
From: Wikimedia-l [mailto:wikimedia-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of 
Gerard Meijssen
Sent: Thursday, 07 July 2016 10:00 AM
To: Wikimedia Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native 
English speakers

Hoi,
You forget the other part that is so vital. Compassion is for the weak, it puts 
you in a superior position. The problem is much more in the understanding of 
what someone else has to say. It is not only about sending, it is as much about 
receiving. Listening, understanding is where we have a problem. Not so much in 
the choice of words.
Thanks,
   GerardM

On 7 July 2016 at 09:50, Michael Jahn  wrote:

> "it is not so much
> the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made 
> and how they challenge the status quo."
>
> --> This may be true, and what we should strive for as a movement. But 
> --> you
> still need words to make those points, and while one may fail to 
> understand what points are being made, even if all the words are 
> understood properly, the opposite makes the difference. If you _don't_ 
> understand the words in the first place, i. e. attribute a different 
> meaning than the speaker/author had intended, you _cannot_ be in a 
> position to understand the points.
> So, thanks Nick, for sharing! I like your post very much.
> Michael
> Am 07.07.2016 9:35 vorm. schrieb "Gerard Meijssen" <
> gerard.meijs...@gmail.com>:
>
> > Hoi,
> > I have been thinking about what you say. The problem I see is that 
> > your attitude is one where you have to be compassionate for the 
> > benefit of people for whom English is a second language. What this 
> > means is that you see yourself as superior because your English is 
> > so great and they have a problem with English or Anglo culture.The 
> > logical conclusion is probably that English and Angloism has to be central 
> > to what we do.
> >
> > This is the Wikimedia list and when you follow this list, it is 
> > people
> from
> > all over the world that subscribe and comment. It is highly biased 
> > by
> group
> > think and I have observed that there is little willingness to 
> > consider notions that do not fit in well with the group think.The 
> > biggest problem
> in
> > this is not language but an unwillingness to consider arguments.
> >
> > It is easy to say "we have to be compassionate" and because of that 
> > we
> have
> > to choose our words well. It is tough to consider that it is not so 
> > much the words that are used but it is understanding what points are 
> > made and how they challenge the status quo.
> > Thanks,
> >   GerardM
> >
> > On 5 July 2016 at 21:59, Nick Wilson (Quiddity) 
> > 
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> >
> https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communica
> te-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0
> > > A good essay.
> > >
> > > TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and 
> > > interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a 
> > > second language.
> > >
> > >
> > > Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:
> > >
> > > > Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master. 
> > > > Just
> think
> > > about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut out”
> > vs.
> > > “cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be 
> > > when
> you
> > > recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut 
> > > it
> out”.
> > > [...]
> > >
> > > > Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is 
> > > > doubly
> > > true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct. 
> > > The American habit of softening and burying a request is just 
> > > confusing and pointless to them.
> > >
> > > > The last thing you and I want to do is overwhelm. We work across
> > language
> > > barriers, not because it’s glamorous or fun or easy, but because 
> > > we
> care
> > > about collaborating with people who are different from us [...]. 
> > > And non-native speakers are committing to this collaboration even 
> > > more than
> > we
> > > are: they’re reaching out to us by working in English. [...]
> > >
> > > n.b. Yes, there are some 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Wikimedia Israel and the Israeli News Company bring new video content to the Wikimedia projects

[Lodewijk]

Hey Itzik,

very nice, thanks for sharing!

Can you confirm that the music used is also free? It is so generally
appliccable, that the raw music files might also be useful to upload as
such.

Best,
Lodewijk

2016-07-07 9:53 GMT+02:00 Itzik - Wikimedia Israel :

> Hi,
>
> We happy announce a new partnership with the Israeli News Company, which
> produces the primetime news program on Israel’s Channel 2. For the past 23
> years, Channel 2 News has covered the history of Israel and the Middle
> East, as well as events around the world.
>
> The partnership is aiming to introduce a hundred new video files
> <
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wikimedia_Israel_-_Channel_2_videos
> >
>  on current affairs to be added, remixed, and shared on the Wikimedia
> projects. Videos cover footage from important historical events like the
> Oslo
> Accords
> ,
> the Israel–Jordan
> peace treaty
> <
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Channel_2_-_Israel%E2%80%93Jordan_peace_treaty.webm
> >
> ,Jerusalem and the Western Wall
> , the
> Dead
> Sea  and
> even videos of Japan
> and India
> , footage
> of Israeli leaders such as Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
> <
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Channel_2_-_Benjamin_Netanyahu.webm
> >
> , President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin
> <
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Channel_2_-_Reuven_(Ruvi)_Rivlin.webm
> >,
> former *President *Shimon Peres
>  and
> more
>
> You can read more about it on the Wikimedia blog:
> https://blog.wikimedia.org/2016/07/06/israel-video-wikimedia/
> Our volunteers already started to embed this video on Wikipedia articles in
> many languages. You are welcome to help in your language!. See project page
> on HEWP for more information:
>
> https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%93%D7%99%D7%94:%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%99%D7%94_%D7%99%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%9C/%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%96%D7%9D_%D7%95%D7%99%D7%93%D7%90%D7%95_%D7%97%D7%93%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%AA_2
>
> You are welcome to visit the project page on Commons to see what video
> files are available and request other videos!
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Channel_2_(Israel)_project
>
>
> *Regards,Itzik Edri*
> Chairperson, Wikimedia Israel
> +972-(0)-54-5878078 | http://www.wikimedia.org.il
> Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment!
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Johan Jönsson]

2016-07-07 11:05 GMT+02:00 Jane Darnell :

> I agree! But what what does an icy stomach mean - to be strong?
>

In Swedish, to have ice in your stomach (ha is i magen) means to act slowly
and deliberately, not rushing ahead without thinking everything through.
And yes, keeping the idioms of your native language out of your English is
one of the more challenging communication aspects for non-native speakers,
something we always have to be aware of.

//Johan Jönsson
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Jane Darnell]

I agree! But what what does an icy stomach mean - to be strong? There are
lots of Dutch expressions that my family has taken over and use regularly
in English now such as "Now comes the monkey out of the sleeve" (revealing
the hidden agenda), "Go your gang" (go ahead) and "That's mustard after the
meal" (too little too late)

On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Anders Wennersten  wrote:

> Very good and also very accurate.
>
> It reminds it also works the other way. When I was in Australia 1979
> discussing a delicate project proposal, I stated  "to resolve this we need
> to have ice in the stomach " and getting a big question mark on everyone's
> face as a response. Iit seemed this well used Swedish expression was not as
> international as I had taken for granted (and they still make jokes on me
> for this) .:-)
>
> Anders
>
>
> Den 2016-07-05 kl. 21:59, skrev Nick Wilson (Quiddity):
>
>>
>> https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communicate-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0
>> A good essay.
>>
>> TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and
>> interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a second
>> language.
>>
>>
>> Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:
>>
>> Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master. Just think
>>>
>> about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut out” vs.
>> “cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be when you
>> recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut it out”.
>> [...]
>>
>> Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is doubly
>>>
>> true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct. The
>> American habit of softening and burying a request is just confusing and
>> pointless to them.
>>
>> The last thing you and I want to do is overwhelm. We work across language
>>>
>> barriers, not because it’s glamorous or fun or easy, but because we care
>> about collaborating with people who are different from us [...]. And
>> non-native speakers are committing to this collaboration even more than we
>> are: they’re reaching out to us by working in English. [...]
>>
>> n.b. Yes, there are some over-generalizations and stereotypes in there.
>> It's still good overall, though! ;-)
>>
>>
>> I'd like to link it on Metawiki, but I'm not sure where; Any suggestions?
>> I've gotten (happily) lost in the [[Multilingual]] disambig page, and the
>> [[Grants:Learning patterns]] pages, but the only place I can find that
>> collects advice like this, is the first section at
>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/Manual#Guidelines - What page
>> might I have missed?
>>
>> Quiddity
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Gerard Meijssen]

Hoi,
My native language is not English, my culture is not Anglocentric and I
hate to be patronised. If that is best practice, you can enshrine it and
not get a message out, your arguments heard and more importantly not hear
what others are saying.
Thanks,
 GerardM

On 7 July 2016 at 10:32, Bence Damokos  wrote:

> Gerard,
> I for one do not really understand the point you are making..., especially
> as it relates to best practices in communicating across cultures and
> linguistic backgrounds.
>
>
> Best regards,
> Bence
>
> On Thursday, 7 July 2016, Gerard Meijssen 
> wrote:
>
> > Hoi,
> > You forget the other part that is so vital. Compassion is for the weak,
> it
> > puts you in a superior position. The problem is much more in the
> > understanding of what someone else has to say. It is not only about
> > sending, it is as much about receiving. Listening, understanding is where
> > we have a problem. Not so much in the choice of words.
> > Thanks,
> >GerardM
> >
> > On 7 July 2016 at 09:50, Michael Jahn  > > wrote:
> >
> > > "it is not so much
> > > the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made
> and
> > > how they challenge the status quo."
> > >
> > > --> This may be true, and what we should strive for as a movement. But
> > you
> > > still need words to make those points, and while one may fail to
> > understand
> > > what points are being made, even if all the words are understood
> > properly,
> > > the opposite makes the difference. If you _don't_ understand the words
> in
> > > the first place, i. e. attribute a different meaning than the
> > > speaker/author had intended, you _cannot_ be in a position to
> understand
> > > the points.
> > > So, thanks Nick, for sharing! I like your post very much.
> > > Michael
> > > Am 07.07.2016 9:35 vorm. schrieb "Gerard Meijssen" <
> > > gerard.meijs...@gmail.com >:
> > >
> > > > Hoi,
> > > > I have been thinking about what you say. The problem I see is that
> your
> > > > attitude is one where you have to be compassionate for the benefit of
> > > > people for whom English is a second language. What this means is that
> > you
> > > > see yourself as superior because your English is so great and they
> > have a
> > > > problem with English or Anglo culture.The logical conclusion is
> > probably
> > > > that English and Angloism has to be central to what we do.
> > > >
> > > > This is the Wikimedia list and when you follow this list, it is
> people
> > > from
> > > > all over the world that subscribe and comment. It is highly biased by
> > > group
> > > > think and I have observed that there is little willingness to
> consider
> > > > notions that do not fit in well with the group think.The biggest
> > problem
> > > in
> > > > this is not language but an unwillingness to consider arguments.
> > > >
> > > > It is easy to say "we have to be compassionate" and because of that
> we
> > > have
> > > > to choose our words well. It is tough to consider that it is not so
> > much
> > > > the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made
> > and
> > > > how they challenge the status quo.
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >   GerardM
> > > >
> > > > On 5 July 2016 at 21:59, Nick Wilson (Quiddity) <
> nwil...@wikimedia.org
> > >
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communicate-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0
> > > > > A good essay.
> > > > >
> > > > > TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and
> > > > > interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a
> second
> > > > > language.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master. Just
> > > think
> > > > > about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut
> > out”
> > > > vs.
> > > > > “cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be
> when
> > > you
> > > > > recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut it
> > > out”.
> > > > > [...]
> > > > >
> > > > > > Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is
> > doubly
> > > > > true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct.
> > The
> > > > > American habit of softening and burying a request is just confusing
> > and
> > > > > pointless to them.
> > > > >
> > > > > > The last thing you and I want to do is overwhelm. We work across
> > > > language
> > > > > barriers, not because it’s glamorous or fun or easy, but because we
> > > care
> > > > > about collaborating with people who are different from us [...].
> And
> > > > > non-native speakers are committing to this collaboration even more
> > than
> > > > we
> > > > > are: they’re reaching out to us by working in 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Anders Wennersten]

Very good and also very accurate.

It reminds it also works the other way. When I was in Australia 1979 
discussing a delicate project proposal, I stated  "to resolve this we 
need to have ice in the stomach " and getting a big question mark on 
everyone's face as a response. Iit seemed this well used Swedish 
expression was not as international as I had taken for granted (and they 
still make jokes on me for this) .:-)


Anders


Den 2016-07-05 kl. 21:59, skrev Nick Wilson (Quiddity):

https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communicate-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0
A good essay.

TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and
interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a second
language.


Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:


Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master. Just think

about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut out” vs.
“cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be when you
recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut it out”.
[...]


Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is doubly

true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct. The
American habit of softening and burying a request is just confusing and
pointless to them.


The last thing you and I want to do is overwhelm. We work across language

barriers, not because it’s glamorous or fun or easy, but because we care
about collaborating with people who are different from us [...]. And
non-native speakers are committing to this collaboration even more than we
are: they’re reaching out to us by working in English. [...]

n.b. Yes, there are some over-generalizations and stereotypes in there.
It's still good overall, though! ;-)


I'd like to link it on Metawiki, but I'm not sure where; Any suggestions?
I've gotten (happily) lost in the [[Multilingual]] disambig page, and the
[[Grants:Learning patterns]] pages, but the only place I can find that
collects advice like this, is the first section at
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/Manual#Guidelines - What page
might I have missed?

Quiddity
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Vituzzu]

I have a similar feeling while reading this article: the author has the 
best intentions but her attitude in doing them is way so wrong.


Vito


Il 07/07/2016 10:32, Bence Damokos ha scritto:

Gerard,
I for one do not really understand the point you are making..., especially
as it relates to best practices in communicating across cultures and
linguistic backgrounds.


Best regards,
Bence

On Thursday, 7 July 2016, Gerard Meijssen  wrote:


Hoi,
You forget the other part that is so vital. Compassion is for the weak, it
puts you in a superior position. The problem is much more in the
understanding of what someone else has to say. It is not only about
sending, it is as much about receiving. Listening, understanding is where
we have a problem. Not so much in the choice of words.
Thanks,
GerardM

On 7 July 2016 at 09:50, Michael Jahn > wrote:


"it is not so much
the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made and
how they challenge the status quo."

--> This may be true, and what we should strive for as a movement. But

you

still need words to make those points, and while one may fail to

understand

what points are being made, even if all the words are understood

properly,

the opposite makes the difference. If you _don't_ understand the words in
the first place, i. e. attribute a different meaning than the
speaker/author had intended, you _cannot_ be in a position to understand
the points.
So, thanks Nick, for sharing! I like your post very much.
Michael
Am 07.07.2016 9:35 vorm. schrieb "Gerard Meijssen" <
gerard.meijs...@gmail.com >:


Hoi,
I have been thinking about what you say. The problem I see is that your
attitude is one where you have to be compassionate for the benefit of
people for whom English is a second language. What this means is that

you

see yourself as superior because your English is so great and they

have a

problem with English or Anglo culture.The logical conclusion is

probably

that English and Angloism has to be central to what we do.

This is the Wikimedia list and when you follow this list, it is people

from

all over the world that subscribe and comment. It is highly biased by

group

think and I have observed that there is little willingness to consider
notions that do not fit in well with the group think.The biggest

problem

in

this is not language but an unwillingness to consider arguments.

It is easy to say "we have to be compassionate" and because of that we

have

to choose our words well. It is tough to consider that it is not so

much

the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made

and

how they challenge the status quo.
Thanks,
   GerardM

On 5 July 2016 at 21:59, Nick Wilson (Quiddity) >

wrote:




https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communicate-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0

A good essay.

TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and
interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a second
language.


Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:


Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master. Just

think

about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut

out”

vs.

“cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be when

you

recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut it

out”.

[...]


Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is

doubly

true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct.

The

American habit of softening and burying a request is just confusing

and

pointless to them.


The last thing you and I want to do is overwhelm. We work across

language

barriers, not because it’s glamorous or fun or easy, but because we

care

about collaborating with people who are different from us [...]. And
non-native speakers are committing to this collaboration even more

than

we

are: they’re reaching out to us by working in English. [...]

n.b. Yes, there are some over-generalizations and stereotypes in

there.

It's still good overall, though! ;-)


I'd like to link it on Metawiki, but I'm not sure where; Any

suggestions?

I've gotten (happily) lost in the [[Multilingual]] disambig page, and

the

[[Grants:Learning patterns]] pages, but the only place I can find

that

collects advice like this, is the first section at
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/Manual#Guidelines - What

page

might I have missed?

Quiddity
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Bence Damokos]

Gerard,
I for one do not really understand the point you are making..., especially
as it relates to best practices in communicating across cultures and
linguistic backgrounds.


Best regards,
Bence

On Thursday, 7 July 2016, Gerard Meijssen  wrote:

> Hoi,
> You forget the other part that is so vital. Compassion is for the weak, it
> puts you in a superior position. The problem is much more in the
> understanding of what someone else has to say. It is not only about
> sending, it is as much about receiving. Listening, understanding is where
> we have a problem. Not so much in the choice of words.
> Thanks,
>GerardM
>
> On 7 July 2016 at 09:50, Michael Jahn  > wrote:
>
> > "it is not so much
> > the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made and
> > how they challenge the status quo."
> >
> > --> This may be true, and what we should strive for as a movement. But
> you
> > still need words to make those points, and while one may fail to
> understand
> > what points are being made, even if all the words are understood
> properly,
> > the opposite makes the difference. If you _don't_ understand the words in
> > the first place, i. e. attribute a different meaning than the
> > speaker/author had intended, you _cannot_ be in a position to understand
> > the points.
> > So, thanks Nick, for sharing! I like your post very much.
> > Michael
> > Am 07.07.2016 9:35 vorm. schrieb "Gerard Meijssen" <
> > gerard.meijs...@gmail.com >:
> >
> > > Hoi,
> > > I have been thinking about what you say. The problem I see is that your
> > > attitude is one where you have to be compassionate for the benefit of
> > > people for whom English is a second language. What this means is that
> you
> > > see yourself as superior because your English is so great and they
> have a
> > > problem with English or Anglo culture.The logical conclusion is
> probably
> > > that English and Angloism has to be central to what we do.
> > >
> > > This is the Wikimedia list and when you follow this list, it is people
> > from
> > > all over the world that subscribe and comment. It is highly biased by
> > group
> > > think and I have observed that there is little willingness to consider
> > > notions that do not fit in well with the group think.The biggest
> problem
> > in
> > > this is not language but an unwillingness to consider arguments.
> > >
> > > It is easy to say "we have to be compassionate" and because of that we
> > have
> > > to choose our words well. It is tough to consider that it is not so
> much
> > > the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made
> and
> > > how they challenge the status quo.
> > > Thanks,
> > >   GerardM
> > >
> > > On 5 July 2016 at 21:59, Nick Wilson (Quiddity)  >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communicate-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0
> > > > A good essay.
> > > >
> > > > TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and
> > > > interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a second
> > > > language.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:
> > > >
> > > > > Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master. Just
> > think
> > > > about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut
> out”
> > > vs.
> > > > “cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be when
> > you
> > > > recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut it
> > out”.
> > > > [...]
> > > >
> > > > > Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is
> doubly
> > > > true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct.
> The
> > > > American habit of softening and burying a request is just confusing
> and
> > > > pointless to them.
> > > >
> > > > > The last thing you and I want to do is overwhelm. We work across
> > > language
> > > > barriers, not because it’s glamorous or fun or easy, but because we
> > care
> > > > about collaborating with people who are different from us [...]. And
> > > > non-native speakers are committing to this collaboration even more
> than
> > > we
> > > > are: they’re reaching out to us by working in English. [...]
> > > >
> > > > n.b. Yes, there are some over-generalizations and stereotypes in
> there.
> > > > It's still good overall, though! ;-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I'd like to link it on Metawiki, but I'm not sure where; Any
> > suggestions?
> > > > I've gotten (happily) lost in the [[Multilingual]] disambig page, and
> > the
> > > > [[Grants:Learning patterns]] pages, but the only place I can find
> that
> > > > collects advice like this, is the first section at
> > > > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/Manual#Guidelines - What
> > page
> > > > might I have missed?
> > > >
> 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Gerard Meijssen]

Hoi,
You forget the other part that is so vital. Compassion is for the weak, it
puts you in a superior position. The problem is much more in the
understanding of what someone else has to say. It is not only about
sending, it is as much about receiving. Listening, understanding is where
we have a problem. Not so much in the choice of words.
Thanks,
   GerardM

On 7 July 2016 at 09:50, Michael Jahn  wrote:

> "it is not so much
> the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made and
> how they challenge the status quo."
>
> --> This may be true, and what we should strive for as a movement. But you
> still need words to make those points, and while one may fail to understand
> what points are being made, even if all the words are understood properly,
> the opposite makes the difference. If you _don't_ understand the words in
> the first place, i. e. attribute a different meaning than the
> speaker/author had intended, you _cannot_ be in a position to understand
> the points.
> So, thanks Nick, for sharing! I like your post very much.
> Michael
> Am 07.07.2016 9:35 vorm. schrieb "Gerard Meijssen" <
> gerard.meijs...@gmail.com>:
>
> > Hoi,
> > I have been thinking about what you say. The problem I see is that your
> > attitude is one where you have to be compassionate for the benefit of
> > people for whom English is a second language. What this means is that you
> > see yourself as superior because your English is so great and they have a
> > problem with English or Anglo culture.The logical conclusion is probably
> > that English and Angloism has to be central to what we do.
> >
> > This is the Wikimedia list and when you follow this list, it is people
> from
> > all over the world that subscribe and comment. It is highly biased by
> group
> > think and I have observed that there is little willingness to consider
> > notions that do not fit in well with the group think.The biggest problem
> in
> > this is not language but an unwillingness to consider arguments.
> >
> > It is easy to say "we have to be compassionate" and because of that we
> have
> > to choose our words well. It is tough to consider that it is not so much
> > the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made and
> > how they challenge the status quo.
> > Thanks,
> >   GerardM
> >
> > On 5 July 2016 at 21:59, Nick Wilson (Quiddity) 
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> >
> https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communicate-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0
> > > A good essay.
> > >
> > > TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and
> > > interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a second
> > > language.
> > >
> > >
> > > Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:
> > >
> > > > Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master. Just
> think
> > > about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut out”
> > vs.
> > > “cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be when
> you
> > > recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut it
> out”.
> > > [...]
> > >
> > > > Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is doubly
> > > true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct. The
> > > American habit of softening and burying a request is just confusing and
> > > pointless to them.
> > >
> > > > The last thing you and I want to do is overwhelm. We work across
> > language
> > > barriers, not because it’s glamorous or fun or easy, but because we
> care
> > > about collaborating with people who are different from us [...]. And
> > > non-native speakers are committing to this collaboration even more than
> > we
> > > are: they’re reaching out to us by working in English. [...]
> > >
> > > n.b. Yes, there are some over-generalizations and stereotypes in there.
> > > It's still good overall, though! ;-)
> > >
> > >
> > > I'd like to link it on Metawiki, but I'm not sure where; Any
> suggestions?
> > > I've gotten (happily) lost in the [[Multilingual]] disambig page, and
> the
> > > [[Grants:Learning patterns]] pages, but the only place I can find that
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Michael Jahn]

"it is not so much
the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made and
how they challenge the status quo."

--> This may be true, and what we should strive for as a movement. But you
still need words to make those points, and while one may fail to understand
what points are being made, even if all the words are understood properly,
the opposite makes the difference. If you _don't_ understand the words in
the first place, i. e. attribute a different meaning than the
speaker/author had intended, you _cannot_ be in a position to understand
the points.
So, thanks Nick, for sharing! I like your post very much.
Michael
Am 07.07.2016 9:35 vorm. schrieb "Gerard Meijssen" <
gerard.meijs...@gmail.com>:

> Hoi,
> I have been thinking about what you say. The problem I see is that your
> attitude is one where you have to be compassionate for the benefit of
> people for whom English is a second language. What this means is that you
> see yourself as superior because your English is so great and they have a
> problem with English or Anglo culture.The logical conclusion is probably
> that English and Angloism has to be central to what we do.
>
> This is the Wikimedia list and when you follow this list, it is people from
> all over the world that subscribe and comment. It is highly biased by group
> think and I have observed that there is little willingness to consider
> notions that do not fit in well with the group think.The biggest problem in
> this is not language but an unwillingness to consider arguments.
>
> It is easy to say "we have to be compassionate" and because of that we have
> to choose our words well. It is tough to consider that it is not so much
> the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made and
> how they challenge the status quo.
> Thanks,
>   GerardM
>
> On 5 July 2016 at 21:59, Nick Wilson (Quiddity) 
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communicate-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0
> > A good essay.
> >
> > TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and
> > interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a second
> > language.
> >
> >
> > Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:
> >
> > > Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master. Just think
> > about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut out”
> vs.
> > “cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be when you
> > recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut it out”.
> > [...]
> >
> > > Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is doubly
> > true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct. The
> > American habit of softening and burying a request is just confusing and
> > pointless to them.
> >
> > > The last thing you and I want to do is overwhelm. We work across
> language
> > barriers, not because it’s glamorous or fun or easy, but because we care
> > about collaborating with people who are different from us [...]. And
> > non-native speakers are committing to this collaboration even more than
> we
> > are: they’re reaching out to us by working in English. [...]
> >
> > n.b. Yes, there are some over-generalizations and stereotypes in there.
> > It's still good overall, though! ;-)
> >
> >
> > I'd like to link it on Metawiki, but I'm not sure where; Any suggestions?
> > I've gotten (happily) lost in the [[Multilingual]] disambig page, and the
> > [[Grants:Learning patterns]] pages, but the only place I can find that
> > collects advice like this, is the first section at
> > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/Manual#Guidelines - What page
> > might I have missed?
> >
> > Quiddity
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] How to communicate compassionately with non-native English speakers

[Gerard Meijssen]

Hoi,
I have been thinking about what you say. The problem I see is that your
attitude is one where you have to be compassionate for the benefit of
people for whom English is a second language. What this means is that you
see yourself as superior because your English is so great and they have a
problem with English or Anglo culture.The logical conclusion is probably
that English and Angloism has to be central to what we do.

This is the Wikimedia list and when you follow this list, it is people from
all over the world that subscribe and comment. It is highly biased by group
think and I have observed that there is little willingness to consider
notions that do not fit in well with the group think.The biggest problem in
this is not language but an unwillingness to consider arguments.

It is easy to say "we have to be compassionate" and because of that we have
to choose our words well. It is tough to consider that it is not so much
the words that are used but it is understanding what points are made and
how they challenge the status quo.
Thanks,
  GerardM

On 5 July 2016 at 21:59, Nick Wilson (Quiddity) 
wrote:

>
> https://medium.com/@mollyclare/taming-the-steamroller-how-to-communicate-compassionately-with-non-native-english-speakers-d95d8d1845a0
> A good essay.
>
> TL;DR: Some detailed examples of how to improve communication and
> interactions, for the benefit of anyone who uses English as a second
> language.
>
>
> Excerpts, to whet [sharpen or stimulate] your appetite:
>
> > Phrasal verbs in English can be particularly hard to master. Just think
> about “cut off” vs. “cut up” vs. “cut over” vs. “cut in” vs. “cut out” vs.
> “cut down” vs. “cut back” and you’ll see how confusing it can be when you
> recommend “cutting back” on something, or asking someone to “cut it out”.
> [...]
>
> > Make your message very clear, especially your request. This is doubly
> true for me, because I work with Germans, who are famously direct. The
> American habit of softening and burying a request is just confusing and
> pointless to them.
>
> > The last thing you and I want to do is overwhelm. We work across language
> barriers, not because it’s glamorous or fun or easy, but because we care
> about collaborating with people who are different from us [...]. And
> non-native speakers are committing to this collaboration even more than we
> are: they’re reaching out to us by working in English. [...]
>
> n.b. Yes, there are some over-generalizations and stereotypes in there.
> It's still good overall, though! ;-)
>
>
> I'd like to link it on Metawiki, but I'm not sure where; Any suggestions?
> I've gotten (happily) lost in the [[Multilingual]] disambig page, and the
> [[Grants:Learning patterns]] pages, but the only place I can find that
> collects advice like this, is the first section at
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tech/News/Manual#Guidelines - What page
> might I have missed?
>
> Quiddity
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