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This is a good thing to do when you think someone is being an asshole. It gives them a chance to recognize if they are, and you a chance to recognize if they're
by mrkurt 13y ago
This is a good thing to do when you think someone is being an asshole. It gives them a chance to recognize if they are, and you a chance to recognize if they're not.
- re_todd 13y agoGreat point. In the past, I've often been too willing to take offense and taken things the wrong way. Then when I get home, I realize they didn't mean it the way I initially thought they did, and it was too late to take back my negative response.
- pelario 13y agoThe point is to calmly verify if the person was aware that he is behaving as an asshole. If he was not, not only the communication improves; you also make the guy a favor.
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- makomk 13y agoThe only downside is that, if he was doing it deliberately, it's going to make him even more unbearable to deal with.