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Intersting. In my anecdotal experience cynics tend to speak in a very confident matter-of-fact tone that suggests others are fools for not embracing the cynical
by root_axis 6y ago
Intersting. In my anecdotal experience cynics tend to speak in a very confident matter-of-fact tone that suggests others are fools for not embracing the cynical perspective. I imagine this gives cynicism an edge because people don't like to be perceived as too gullible or naive.
- grahamburger 6y agoI have found that this can be a dangerous gamble on the part of the cynic. Often the cynic's argument can't even withstand a single clarifying question. The first person to ask "can you explain in detail why this won't work?" can often elevate themselves above the level of the cynic, sometimes humiliating the cynic in the process. I have experienced this from both perspectives and as a bystander. Today I try as much as I can to be the problem-solver instead of the cynic. I try to do it in a way that gives the cynic a way to save face, though - it's almost never a good strategy to humiliate a team member.
- zimpenfish 6y ago> The first person to ask "can you explain in detail why this won't work?" Unfortunately, in some forums, that often leads to that person suffering a barrage of negativity whilst the cynic ignores the question in favour of blustering elsewhere.
- tilolebo 6y agoExactly, someone else will just pop in the thread and post a provocative/insulting GIF/pic, and that's it, you'll have lost the argument. I'm looking at you, Twitter...