Another function is to strike a blow, neither giving nor taking. - just being negative toward another.

Hahaha the joke didn’t go over……fortunate for evil….it gives it life

Lost me there.....

Another case of symbolism being lost……I could speak for along time what the hand is capable of…….too esoteric for most perhaps…

Too tricky for this simple soul - ya lost me yet again......:confused:

It’s OK……not for everyone……:)

Riddles instead of simple explanations. Good thing I don't teach in such a way.....

One must cater to his clientele….

[quote=Molearner]One must respond to students' needs…

Isn't that also dichotomizing taking and giving?

Not all taking is bad, and not all giving is inherently good

I understand you were sincere with the metaphor, though