01 - Lady: "You'll never work in this town again!"
What I wished I had said: "Listen, lady, tell that minion of yours (who was a man) to schedule you a spa day or somewhere to relax before you have a heart attack."
Situation: I just cancelled an appointment for a job interview over the phone and she just started threatening me and cursing me out. She was a bit hysterical for reasons I'll never know. I erased her info and I never met her.
02 - Teacher: "You know, you're the most boring student I have ever had."
What I wished I had said: "You're boring too. Maybe you should quit teaching before you put the entire school to sleep."
Situation: We were just having one of those mindless conversations and that's what he said. I was a quiet student. I don't remember the subject but I might have fallen asleep in his class a few times. He had a right to his opinion but if he was a better teacher, his student wouldn't be as bored as I was.
03 - Professor: "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
What I wished I had said: "I'm not sure but I'm certain I don't want to be you."
Situation: That was a joke referring to me being short which I don't appreciate and it's not funny. He was a sort of stand-in guidance counselor so I didn't take his advice. I don't recall why I even met the man because he wasn't helpful at all.
Did you wish you have some comeback for some rude or insulting remarks?
The best comebacks always occur to me once the incident is long past, alas.
ReplyDeleteDebra: It's true. We can only think of a good comeback afterward, so sad.
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I also cannot think on my feet like that but maybe it is a good thing
ReplyDeleteChristine: I guess so since we're polite people after all.
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I can never think of my responses quickly. Which might be a good thing.
ReplyDeleteElephant's Child: Yes. Some things is better unsaid, I suppose.
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Yes, it's unbelievable for years I didn't speak as I was shocked by the meanness of some people and I couldn't answer.
ReplyDeleteHaving gained experience from this world, now I try to turn evil with kindness, I try and find something beautiful and say it.
I think I can no longer be touched by rudeness.
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Katerina: I guess I'm not that good at ignoring rudeness and insults as you but you're right. We should try to be kind and ignore those bad things.
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I can never think of rude answers on the spot. Only later. And then I'm annoyed I didn't say them then. Although, that is probably better.
ReplyDeleteI like Katerina's idea and I think I mostly do that nowadays. Still, sometimes they would deserve a rude answer.
Marianne: I guess it's better not to have a reply right away because you can say things you don't want just beause you're angry or insulted.
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