How about variations on "insufficient" or "lacking"? Perhaps not quite as harsh as inadequate?
Don't I get a cookie?
Spike ,'Never Leave Me'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
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Barb - Dec 07, 2010 11:38:05 am PST #10411 of 30000
“Not dead yet!”
beekaytee - Dec 07, 2010 11:38:37 am PST #10412 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Folding laundry is MY calming method of choice!
Barb, you are going to be great because you love the material. If you concentrate on what YOU love, the audience will follow. If you worry too much about what other people think, it will turn the energy into the opposite of what you want.
Do you have a couple of good questions to ask the audience after the reading? "What did you all think of the scene where____?" "What was it like for you to hear_____?" Engaging them is a great way to get a favorable response.
I've seen Malcolm Gladwell use this technique with great effect.
tommyrot - Dec 07, 2010 11:40:32 am PST #10413 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
How about variations on "insufficient" or "lacking"? Perhaps not quite as harsh as inadequate?
I would probably use a phrase like "has room for improvement" or "could be improved by/with" or whatever....
beekaytee - Dec 07, 2010 11:41:35 am PST #10414 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
the current plan may read this, and I don't want to hurt her feelings. I actually like her.
--- The 'gaps' lay in...
Fall somewhat/slightly short of goals/intentions...
Growth edges...
Opportunities for development/growth/further study... ---
Why yes, I was an organizational development consultant for many years. What tipped you off?
Vortex - Dec 07, 2010 11:44:42 am PST #10415 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
How about variations on "insufficient" or "lacking"? Perhaps not quite as harsh as inadequate?
I like insufficient. There's a monetary aspect, so it works well there as well.
Typo Boy - Dec 07, 2010 11:53:03 am PST #10416 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Shir as to connection between two parts of post - a joke: I was doing not fun stuff and therefore would be scolded by you for not being fun.
sj - Dec 07, 2010 11:59:57 am PST #10417 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
My Aunties took me out today for a wonderful post-wedding champagne lunch! I wonder just how long I can stretch out the wedding celebrations?
Yay, Daniel!
Teppy, I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time of it lately. Please don't feel badly about talking about it here.
Barb - Dec 07, 2010 12:03:01 pm PST #10418 of 30000
“Not dead yet!”
Breaking news is reporting that Elizabeth Edwards died today.
ChiKat - Dec 07, 2010 12:14:40 pm PST #10419 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Breaking news is reporting that Elizabeth Edwards died today.
Oh, no. That's horrible. I actually like her.
tommyrot - Dec 07, 2010 12:17:50 pm PST #10420 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I just saw a headline yesterday saying doctors had given her "weeks" to live.