No it’s not about being spineless, I see it as a form of manipulation. By saying what the other guy wants to hear, the end result might be what you want, be it rapport, a favour, or just for the guy to shut up.
Rather than fighting to be the one that is right, in which the only thing you gain is an ego boost, and troubles in the future.
I exercise this a lot at work to get by, but I do not do this with my friends, unless someone is being really annoying. It is very tiring and I’d rather be letting off steam while being with good company.
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December 1, 2009 at 9:17 pm |
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