Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on January 20, 2008, at 1:19:20
In reply to Re: Sometimes I miss being arrogant. » Dinah, posted by Michael83 on January 19, 2008, at 17:13:10
> >>>>Maybe the key to not being arrogant isn't so much accepting people's choices as something you're ok with, but not globally condemning a person for some of their choices.
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> That is true, but don't you have to laugh it off sometimes when you hear something ridiculous? That's what most people do.
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> When you hear about goofy people who wear tin foil hats or talking about UFOs, etc, most people don't say "I respect their opinion, but disagree," they say, "you're a nutcase." It's a natural reaction.
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> It may be rude, but I think it's a natural human reaction that is psychologically beneficial. I've lost that reaction though.
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>I don't think it's a natural human reaction, IMHO. Maybe that is because I am Canadian. I dunno. I believe in the "live and let live" philosophy, and that has saved me from many headaches. Of course I have my own opinions, but I usually try to be as diplomatic as possible. That is the way I was raised, and think that the world is often sadly lacking in that quality. Being humble...accepting humility.
Jay
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