edgewaters wrote:
TalksToCats wrote:
The problem for me is that people being negative or unpleasant about others makes me really uncomfortable so even if it's meant as a joke I don't find it funny ... I use dry or sharp comments / observations that are accurate but comic, but not in any way a personal attack.
And how do you deal with those who are malicious towards you? Do you spare their feelings?
Generally I back away or I ignore them, if absolutely necessary I might run away as fast as possible.
I hate arguments in person and avoid them. I'm more assertive in texts and emails and on the phone, but still avoid arguments where possible, I try to mediate instead.
I'm not sure whether this is always the best approach. I have never mastered the witty put down.
I don't like to hurt any persons feelings if I can avoid it.
A teacher at school once told my parents I was 'too nice.'
I very rarely ever have people be malicious to me though these days.
26 Jun 2012, 2:05 pm
