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> [...] "we don't do that here" is perfect shorthand to shut down a destructive conversation Yes, it is also a perfect shorthand to shut down any other convers

by tasuki 4y ago

> [...] "we don't do that here" is perfect shorthand to shut down a destructive conversation Yes, it is also a perfect shorthand to shut down any other conversation. Its only purpose is to shut down the conversation. If you don't care about the other participants, and just want the conversation shut down, saying "we don't do that here" is great for you. > A note: please try not to over-interpret my comment. You don't know me. I attempted to see how your comment could be over-interpretted and haven't succeeded :)

csours 4y ago
> Yes, it is also a perfect shorthand to shut down any other conversation. Its only purpose is to shut down the conversation. If you don't care about the other participants, and just want the conversation shut down, saying "we don't do that here" is great for you. Yes. It is a judgement call when to use it. The linked article talks about how to make that judgement.