Comment by seemaze

17 days ago

... Explicit is better than implicit. Simple is better than complex ...

You probably know the rest

Human relationships are not computer code

Eliminating ambiguity from human relationships is neither possible not desirable

  • Reducing ambiguity by definition increases effective communication. Any number of social experts would undoubtedly herald an increase in effective communication an unequivocal boon to human relationships.

Not saying please or having to be polite is often simpler.

Knowing and using etiquette is often more effective.

  • Nothing in the article suggests forgoing politeness or etiquette. The grace with which a communication is delivered is orthogonal to it's explicitness.