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When someone is being a big jerk with you, do you smile and say something nice?

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Posted - August 25, 2018

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  • 6477
    Well that's the smart thing to do.. but me? No, never!  I don't have that kind of self-control or ability to play strategically... I usually just tell someone  they are being a jerk.. nicely as possible, but I tell them. 
      August 25, 2018 2:01 PM MDT
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  • 44619
    They get a confused look.
      August 25, 2018 2:02 PM MDT
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  • 3523
    Usually that kind of treatment finds no place in my head.  I just ignore it because I don't understand it.
      August 25, 2018 2:02 PM MDT
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  • 1502
    I wish I could respond that way. I usually ignore them or call them out. 
      August 25, 2018 2:36 PM MDT
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  • 2658
    Yes, a big
      August 25, 2018 2:40 PM MDT
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  • 14795
    I'm Nice two every one ...:)D
      August 25, 2018 2:43 PM MDT
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  • 44619
    It's why we love you.
      August 25, 2018 4:37 PM MDT
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  • 14795
    I fort It was cuz I'm witty or something ;)D 
      August 25, 2018 5:02 PM MDT
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  • 10052
    I need to do that more. I think I'll tap into my southern roots and start saying "Bless your heart" or "I'll pray for you". 
      August 25, 2018 4:55 PM MDT
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  • 44619
    OMG...another JW...RUN.



      August 25, 2018 7:39 PM MDT
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  • 17596
    There are a number of ways I might respond. It would depend on the day.  
      August 25, 2018 5:52 PM MDT
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  • 6098
    Basically though not exactly.  I acknowledge them, don't know how much I smile, but I try just to be polite and then leave them alone. Or if they are suggesting them I will thank them and say "no" and then withdraw my attention from them.  I don't know - I see no reason for offending anyone and labelling anyone a "jerk" seem sort of judgmental. After all others may not regard them in that way.  Certainly I have never called anyone that to their face.  So I just thank them for their interest but let them no I am not interested and that is the end of it and I no longer pay attention to them. 
      August 26, 2018 7:01 AM MDT
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  • I ignore them until they yell "Hey, didn't you hear me?" and keep going.  
      August 27, 2018 1:59 PM MDT
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  • 22891
    no
      September 8, 2018 5:37 PM MDT
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