i might've misunderstood the intent of your post, but i think one is headed for a life of unnecessary emotional pain -- and a stunted career trajectory -- if on

i might've misunderstood the intent of your post, but i think one is headed for a life of unnecessary emotional pain -- and a stunted career trajectory -- if one responds to people with 'wrath' whenever 'your courtesy is not returned'. some alternatives i'd suggest: - persuasion - magnanimity - disengagement