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Originally Posted by smoothmoniker
Those who are brutally honest usually like the brutality more than the honesty.
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Originally Posted by lumberjim
bullshit
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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey
Sorta sounds like a rationalization for being a jerk...
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Originally Posted by FallenFairy
wouldn't it be just as easy to walk up to them and say -
"Hey! You suck - don't talk to me anymore"
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I don't think y'all are catching the intended
spirit of this idea.
Let me give you an example: If someone wants to talk to me about how Toby Keith is a true patriot or that the
liberal media conspiracy is undermining the moral fiber of America, I can simply say something about Quantum Physics or whether they prefer Vietnamese cuisine to Thai cuisine. They will probably be either confused or vaguely offended (scenario #1), or
maybe they will have some meaningful contribution on the subject (scenario #2). Results:
(scenario #1) Their eyes glaze over and they slowly back away. They go find another neandethal with which they can drink beer and shout profanities.
(scenario #2) We find a middle ground and have a pleasant conversation.
. . . Either way, everyone benefits
by being themselves.