Brent Maverick
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When people have a rough day, their answers are short and curt by default. Why is it so hard not to take that personally, like it's your fault? I'm the same way, so you'd think my brain would remind me to cut them slack instead of saying, "Don't be snippy w/ me; I didn't do it."
02:52 PM - Mar 27, 2023
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Pierson Tyler-Leonard
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In response to Brent Maverick.
It all depends on the exact level of contentiousness involved bc there's a huge difference from someone having had a bad day & being a little off-putting and someone who has is just taking their anger issues out on you bc they feel that it's okay to.. I have learned this distinction the hard way..
03:01 PM - Mar 27, 2023
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Brent Maverick
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It's true. Some lash out for reasons other than just being short on patience at that moment. Even then, I'd like my default to be more gracious because replying in kind fuels the fire needlessly.

*sigh

People! Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.
In response to Pierson Tyler-Leonard.
03:05 PM - Mar 27, 2023
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Pierson Tyler-Leonard
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In response to Brent Maverick.
Sadly kindness is too often taken advantage of and some people simply disregard the actual efforts and patience it calls for.. I, myself, have been on both sides of this issue, having been snippy but moreso having been verbally harangued by a disgruntled partner of issues or matters of his own..
03:13 PM - Mar 27, 2023
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Brent Maverick
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In response to Pierson Tyler-Leonard.
Agreed. There's a time and a place for confronting that sort of behavior and learning to discern what's unfolding.

I was referring to more of a "typical" daily interaction, where the history may be unknown or healthy; I'd like to be calmer and helpful, VS short or curt in reply by default.
04:44 PM - Mar 27, 2023
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