I have a friend who was upset recently because a co-worker had told her that they didn't like her. Now, my first impression is why say that? Why even go there? There are going to be things and people in this world that you don't like, it is inevitable you don't have to put more ill will out into the universe by voicing your opinion. It serves no positive purpose.
If it is your mindset that you should not have a filter on every thought that comes out of your mouth might I suggest that you are mistaken. Your mean and hateful spirit creates a chain reaction of hurt feelings that will eventually come back to bite you.
To my friend I want to give some ideas of things she can say the next time some one is hurtful to her.
The next time some one says to you "I don't like you." I want you to rip out this list and pick one. Okay?
1. I'm not surprised. I'm an acquired taste for a refined pallet.
2. Well, on a planet of billions of people there had to be at least one.
3. You're mean.
4. You don't know me.
5. All of me or just a particular part? I'm not fond of my______ it causes people to stare.
6. I don't like tomatoes...I love it when we share...your turn.
The next time you are about to speak and the only thing that is going to fly out of your mouth is something hateful and rude I want you to remember that you have no clue what is going on in this person's life that is about to receive your full venom. Swallow that bitterness down and remember, life is hard. We are all on this planet together. Be Kind people!!!
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