tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-165349633953530363.post8278363508108360972..comments2023-10-29T03:05:06.382-07:00Comments on Writers Rising: Civility: A golden ruleKatherine Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16732133918969183030noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-165349633953530363.post-12658298178919590262010-03-03T20:30:13.443-08:002010-03-03T20:30:13.443-08:00I agree it is very telling that when they don'...I agree it is very telling that when they don't think people are there or are looking, they rant and rave and curse etc - but I don't think it reveals their core true selves, their natures - I think it reveals their miserable state of mind and heart - which is a variable, miserable people can learn to be less miserable, they can change their perception of life - we've all been there. <br /><br />I do feel sorry for them though , in reflection after the fact :) as they are ignorant of what is real in so many ways because they are wrapped up in their own miserable story.Marcie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275467270269763917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-165349633953530363.post-13386877437960236952010-03-03T17:45:02.963-08:002010-03-03T17:45:02.963-08:00Mansi, Tuesday's are my 'numb butt' da...Mansi, Tuesday's are my 'numb butt' days. The meetings go on forEVER. "You're better than that" sums it up. It is our choice - in meetings and on-line. I found sometimes if I am quiet, say nothing but look intently in their eyes and concentrate on listening 100% they are (a) unsure what to do and (b) it forces me to shut down the screams for mercy in my head. Well done!Beth Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125566336919556677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-165349633953530363.post-60266289264988993802010-03-03T16:43:31.695-08:002010-03-03T16:43:31.695-08:00You are right Mansi-civility is always a choice (a...You are right Mansi-civility is always a choice (and so is rudeness!) Always take the high road otherwise it is just about your ego isn't it? BTW I hate those meetings where you just want to tell people to shut up! One trick I have is to go to a happy place and imagine myself there and the other is to pretend I have to take an urgent phone call and then take a looooong and very sneaky breather! :)Heather Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920467495359563485noreply@blogger.com