Why is it that there are some folks who just HAVE to talk 'at' me, as if from some great height, even in response to the most simple of questions? Folks whose tone implies a) their wisdom and b) my vast ignorance?
More importantly, why is it that every time I interact with these kind of individuals, I have to spend 15 minutes afterward reciting my scroll of affirmations, particularly, 'This is not about ME.'
Why is it my automatic internal response is to 'accept' the "You Smart, Me Dumb" posturing? Causing the need for me to then shake my head and go whoa! Wait a second, here!
And talk myself back to my own comfort level.
Condescension combined with arrogance shatters my balance. I gotta think about that.
[googled image: cracked ice]
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Stupid is as Stupid Does
Posted by Toni at 6:23 AM
Labels: December 2008
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2 comments:
Toni, I wanted to thank you for your beautiful comments on my blog, especially your lovely words on my father. I love the way you write, full of dreams and images and am sorry you were caught off balance by someone's words...I say stay away from that person. Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! Roxanne
I am a firm believer that those who talk at vs those who talk with are afraid that they will look stoooooooopppppppid So do what I do IGNORE THEM
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