The A - B - C's of conversation

[Sir Jig-A-Lot]

Xylophones are more trustworthy..

[Habib]

Yes, I agree with you on that one.

[Dietrich]

Zithers, though, are usually more portable than xylophones.

[Sir Jig-A-Lot]

Agreed upon!

[Habib]

Based on what criteria?

[Dietrich]

Certain sorts of xylophone are small enough to rest on one's lap, but generally xylophones are much larger than zithers, and full-size ones have integral legs with casters, making them awkward to transport.

[Habib]

Does that then mean you prefer zithers to xylophones due to the relative ease of transporting zithers?

[Dietrich]

Each instrument, whether zither or xylophone or some other, has its own qualities and its own appeal; but I prefer zithers because they are (in my opinion) somewhat more musically versatile than xylophones, and they don't require mallets to play.

[Habib]

Fair enough I guess. Let us change topic from the musical instruments please? :)

[hotheat]

good to have u back, Habib !