Submitted by 6c_6f_76_65 in AskRaddle
Looking for any advice on how to change my response to verbal drivel.
I got stung again, this time bad enough to go to an emergency clinic. Doc says why are doing all that volunteering to end up in the ER. I honestly didn't think and I just replied: people need to fucking eat, are you going to buy them dinner. There was really awkward silence after that.
Does counting to some number before replying really work or does that create awkward silence?
I know I need to change my vocabulary and remove the vulgarity. I think I am also just generally angry the last couple of week.
I just don't want to react in an obtuse manner and offend a current donor or potential future donor.
ziq wrote
Don't say anything, just silently nod and imagine yourself smashing their head with a hammer as they speak. They'll think your smile means you enjoy their company. They won't even notice your silence because they're only interested in hearing the sound of their own voice as they make their brilliant observations anyway.