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I accept it the same way I accept when a dog feels threatened by me, even if I know I'm just trying to pet it. I'm not going to risk a bite by forcing my hand;

I accept it the same way I accept when a dog feels threatened by me, even if I know I'm just trying to pet it. I'm not going to risk a bite by forcing my hand; I'll make it feel safe first. That will only work if I have good intentions, obviously.

aguaviva 2y ago
Except it's not the "dog" that you're interacting with. But rather, the dog's owner. You know, the man behind the curtain.