I think it depends on the expectations you place upon your listener.
I love my girlfriend, and as part of this I, somewhat unrealistically, expect her to know the same things I do. Of course, this is not always the case when I speak about more obscure topics, and yet it always depends on my reaction (one of understanding or one of frustration) whether she becomes either receptive to, or dismissive of, learning and understanding more.
We place different levels of expectation on other friends, family and associates, but I think it's safe to say that whatever their reaction, they reflect as much about us as they do anything we say.
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Konran ago
I think it depends on the expectations you place upon your listener.
I love my girlfriend, and as part of this I, somewhat unrealistically, expect her to know the same things I do. Of course, this is not always the case when I speak about more obscure topics, and yet it always depends on my reaction (one of understanding or one of frustration) whether she becomes either receptive to, or dismissive of, learning and understanding more.
We place different levels of expectation on other friends, family and associates, but I think it's safe to say that whatever their reaction, they reflect as much about us as they do anything we say.