George, I could provide you with a helpful list of things NOT to say, if that would do any good. However, you are such a master at the art of getting under people's skin, that I doubt I could think of enough things to tell you not to do. It reminds me of the story about the boy who lit his grandfather's mule's farts, with predictable results. His grandfather said, he's a good boy, but I just can't think of enough things to tell him not to do. That's you.
I liked your first message to stjoan. I agree, her response really wasn't adequate. No point in mentioning it to her, the leopard doesn't change its spots.
Your response was somewhat uninspiring. All the demands and claims you make in your ad, and a lah-de-dah post? Maybe you weren't fully awake - and the idea of my brilliant post got you so flumdingered, you lost some poise?
This is exactly the type of thing that rubs people the wrong way. You may think of yourself as Spencer Tracy or Humphrey Bogart, but it comes across as just plain mean.
As for hallie2020, she is a fruitcake from the get-go. Your original post to her was amusing, but ill-advised. Don't cast your pearls before swine. |
