So what x 2 --- Isn't it interesting how these behaviours elicit different interpretations? The question of 'what was meant' by somebody's words, actions or silence is one that matters to us as a species and our answers determine how we fit into group dynamics.

I often ask myself 'so what?', both in the sense of 1. So, what was actually said/done 2. So what (what is the significance) of what was said or done. This invites me to go back and forth testing hypotheses about possible intentions and the most likely interpretation. It also allows me to acknowledge alternative takes.

Source author: Biljana Scott biscott@diplomacy.edu