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People will always be criticized for not following the norm. It's awesome, and an affirmation that you aren't part of the herd. Plus I'd just say "We preferre
by philk 17y ago
People will always be criticized for not following the norm. It's awesome, and an affirmation that you aren't part of the herd.
Plus I'd just say "We preferred sapphires" and change the topic.
- yummyfajitas 17y agoA good response: "Anyone who buys or accepts a mined diamond is implicitly supporting war and slavery in Africa. I'm against slavery. What about you?" (This does run the slight risk of alienating most of the women in the room, including some who cried during "Blood Diamond".)
- philk 17y agoThe problem here is that you're paying attention to their bullshit question. When you spend time justifying yourself it rewards the person for asking the question (because they're getting attention) and makes it look like you need to justify yourself. (Although I suppose after enough impromptu five minute speeches about blood diamonds people will learn to stop asking you about the ring :) )