Posted by Nellie on January 4, 2012, 6:39 pm, in reply to "to Tamara"
We are once again experiencing differences between language fluency and cultural subtleties.
It is not just a matter of English as first language but also cultural differences between English-speaking peoples as well.
In my experience the word "expert" is not favoured because of its judgemental overtones.
Personally I am not comfortable with the amount of criticism that has evolved over the last say 6 - 12 months - primarily when that criticism is direcly about any person, princess or otherwise, but secondly, when the criticism is of a piece of jewellery from a personal and private taste position.
There are many occasions when I could fire off a comment from frustration with it, but I desist.
Private messages allow posters to convey their personal views to other posters privately if they must.
It is the jewels we like to explore and discuss on this board.
We are reminded often how many people follow this board because of the jewel information and the high standard of behaviour.
And I would like to see more messages include a (jewel) pic. I shall try to revert to my old habit also.