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Tip-Off #13 - The Poison of Politeness

Tip-Off #13 - The Poison of Politeness

“He was a kind man, and had also that bad imitation of kindness, the dislike of any difficulty or scene.” - G.K. Chesterton, “The Queer Feet”

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I'm a nice guy. Ask (almost) anyone who knows me. That's good. Or is it?

Usually I don't argue. I believe disagreement is best resolved by compromise or tolerance. I'm quick to forgive and don't carry grudges. If I hurt your feelings I quickly apologize. If you hurt my feelings I rarely say so. When someone is plain wrong I call it “inappropriate” or, be…

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