I know. This is an issue that swings political. We're not Europe. We envy their better quality of life in these respects, but we don't want to make the changes that will get us there. That's a very frustrating discussion that I have all too often, and rarely does it reach a very constructive conclusion. I agree, it's good that technical schools are trying to fill the gaps in these respects, even though they can only do so much with what little means they're allotted.

A public speaking course? "Eh, um, ahh", if you want to hear a lot of that and enjoy the ever amusing sight of a beet red blushing face, then sure. That is not and has never been one of my strengths. Maybe that's why I should take a course on it. Hmm. I would be happy to engage, yes. I'd participate to whatever capacity I have time for no matter the subject. I'm always open to learning. :)

This site feels like such a win-win environment for all. I love getting the opportunity to support others, and I'm learning so much in doing so all at the same time. Maybe there's really something to this idea of gift-economy. http://gift-economy.com/

http://gift-economy.com/language-as-gift-and-community/