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Yeah, such is the world and it is pointless to get angry about it (although often hard not to). What gets me personally is the hypocrisy around it. "Don't worr

by bserge 5y ago

Yeah, such is the world and it is pointless to get angry about it (although often hard not to). What gets me personally is the hypocrisy around it. "Don't worry, you're just as good as everyone else", "you can do it", "you can fix it". But you know they don't mean it. So why say it? Ever think it makes the person feel worse rather than better? Probably makes you feel better, I guess that's enough of a reason to sugarcoat the truth.

brazzy 5y ago
> But you know they don't mean it. So why say it? Certainly not hypocrisy. It's platitudes. Polite, positive things you can say when you can't think of anything better. >Ever think it makes the person feel worse rather than better? What statements would make them feel better? >Probably makes you feel better, I guess that's enough of a reason to sugarcoat the truth. If anything, it allows them to avoid feeling worse. And why should they not be allowed to do that in a presumably casual conversation?