The other day I went to the talent show for the SCS (School of Computer Science) because two of my classmates were performing the Bohemian Rhapsody. Considering that this was a talent show put on by SCS (sponsored by Google, Apple, and of course CMU\’s various depts), there were several very geeky or just ODD performances. Is this characteristic of CS people? One of the acts was a guy doing a belly dance. Unfortunately, he was just a systems scientist in the CSD department and just didn\’t have the figure to do it right. He wore a small vest and has this bland happy look on his face. He twirled a pink shawl around and danced. Then there was an act where a professor and few students demonstrated parallel processing while juggling. Total improv. The professor rode an unicycle on stage to start the act and promptly fell on his face. He (bravely) got up and rode it again…and fell down again. But the best acts were the musical ones (unsuprisingly). There were several acoustic guitar/singing acts. A few band acts. As well as our two classmates who played the drums and piano of Bohemian Rhapsody. I didn\’t know one of my classmates sang like a opera singer!
They often say if you can\’t say anything nice, don\’t say anything at all. Yet which is worse? A cold shoulder or harsh brutal words?
In regards to your final question, I don\’t think I have an answer for you, but I must say, SCS really reminds me of CSS, which is indeed, pretty cool.
i think a cold shoulder is worse. I mean, how can you know what the person is really thinking? You might as well just say the words and then everyone will know how you feel. :)