I saw this picture posted on Facebook today and laughed. It is so true that words can take on an entirely different intent by the listener or reader. It is especially easy to do with texts, emails and other written communications because we don't hear the inflection in a person's voice.
The old saying, "It isn't what you say, it's how you said it" has taken on a new importance in today's world of social media. I guess that is why people include emoticons and lol so the reader will have a sense of the emotion that goes with the words.
I'm not savvy when it comes to these new forms of communication and sometimes fail to realize that if a message is brief it may be taken as abrupt. If it sticks to the facts it may seem uncaring. If I repeat a question previously asked it may appear to be nagging instead of caring.
I like this picture and may not be responsible for what someone's understanding of my words are BUT I care and hope that if my words aren't clear or are misinterpreted I will be given the opportunity to make things clearer. I will also give others the benefit of the doubt when I read their messages and question if I don't understand.