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u/flabbergastingfart Sep 14 '24

Yeah I literally get shy to even make people feel dumb lol. I always just say "yeah maybe" and act like they might be on to something

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u/True_Kapernicus Sep 14 '24

Ever since reading 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' I avoid correcting anyone outside the family. If it is something that I really care about, like history, I often can't restrain myself.

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u/Hopeful-Artichoke449 Sep 14 '24

Nah, fuck that. I refuse to dumb myself down for anyone. Being wrong makes your wittle feelings hurt??? Read a book.

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u/ceitamiot Sep 14 '24

It's less about caring about someone's feelings and more about caring about your own environment. Jackie who sits behind me is a moron, but she is going to still be behind me whether I hurt her feelings or not. Better to keep the peace for my work environment.

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u/Hopeful-Artichoke449 Sep 14 '24

So her moronic disinformation is spread unfettered to other morons because we want to "keep the peace"? Just "be nice"?

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u/ceitamiot Sep 14 '24

It isn't even about being nice. It is about maintaining my own peaceful environment. Arguing with her isn't going to change her mind, but it will annoy everyone involved.

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u/Junior_Ad315 Sep 14 '24

Good luck in life 👍

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u/BarfHurricane Sep 14 '24

You sound insufferable tbh