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That old mechanic who laughed at my contract terms in a parking lot
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the_mary7d ago
Funny how people just assume you're the one in the wrong when you're trying to set clear boundaries. Most folks don't realize a simple laugh can say more than any contract ever will. Goes to show that confidence and trust are built on small everyday actions, not just pieces of paper.
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adam1867d ago
Buddy of mine learned this the hard way at his kid's soccer game. He told the coach his daughter couldn't do extra practice because of a family thing, and the coach just LAUGHED it off like it was a joke. Next thing you know, my friend's getting texts from other parents saying he was being difficult. Meanwhile the coach was the one ignoring the boundary he set clear as day. A laugh can definitely be a weapon when people want to make you feel small for standing your ground.
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