XeroFriction

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So, what are you saying, exactly?
-- I'm not saying anything. I'm just talking.

Oh, so, you think that's funny?
-- No. Not at all. But it did make me laugh.

These are two easy things to remember when out and about. They effectively neutralize the rogue trouble-maker looking for an easy fight to boost his or her sense of self-righteousness, usually with others present as uninvited witnesses.

Now, depending on your mood, you can either leave it there and at that; or, you can make it clear that such will not be tolerated. All you need to do is turn yourself onto the offensive with the following:

-- Thanks for asking. Any more questions? I got all day.

I suggest using the two responses above by themselves at first. Because, if you want to throw in last part, you need to know what you are doing, what might be said or happen in response, and you should be clear on what are your intention and final goal.

On the other hand, depending on the context, environment and person - you might throw that last little part out there too - just to see what happens.

Finally, as a note on the text here: I've written things in the way I myself would speak them.



If you would like to investigate further into these things and to learn real skills one-on-one, just reach out to me. And we can discuss the terms.

Regards,

William

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Contact me - and we will discuss terms.

Regards,

William