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Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 3:15 am
I try. People who get on my nerves I'm cold to at best, and harsh at worst
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 3:21 am
I'm 100% diplomatic at all times...
Can't remember the last time I raised my voice to anybody except the cat!
Being half Vulcan, I have my emotions chained in the basement under lock and key.
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 3:23 am (This post was last modified: August 31, 2015 at 3:24 am by robvalue.)
I don't ever intend to harm anybody, not even those who have wronged me. I may on occasion "tell people off" but this is because I feel they need to hear it, not to just be mean for the sake of it.

I try to treat everyone with respect, but I'm always going to be more openly friendly with people who are nice to me. I would help someone in need, within reason, regardless of my opinion of them.
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 4:21 am
Generally I try to understand people and see the best in them even if they're my enemies and even if it means forcing myself against the grain to do it. Just because I'd rather do that than hold a grudge, for my own sake as much as theirs - it just leads to a happier life I think. But sometimes it's easier said than done, and it's definitely a lot easier to do from afar than when you're actually caught up in their shit. In other words a twat is a twat up close but once you step away from the situation you can take stock and regroup and try and learn something, and try to handle the situation better and be more patient next time.
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 10:20 am
(August 31, 2015 at 1:30 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I strongly believe in being kind to everyone, even those who are not kind to me. How often I am able to actually practice this however, is a different matter. Sometimes I succeed, other times I fail miserably. Undecided

Turn the other cheek and all that stuff....  Big Grin
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 10:22 am
Kind of.
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 10:23 am
(August 30, 2015 at 11:09 pm)Deidre32 Wrote: Are you nice to people who aren't nice to you (first) or are you nice to all people? In other words, are you a 'give what you have received' type of person? Just curious.

I'm certainly the give what you receive person. But I'm starting out in a polite way and take it from there. I'm certainly not the person to play nice nice with anyone not trying to respect me.
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 10:25 am (This post was last modified: August 31, 2015 at 10:28 am by Whateverist.)
I just checked with hell and its true. They have not even one fury that can hold a candle to you when spurned, Deidre my dear.
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 10:35 am
(August 31, 2015 at 10:20 am)Deidre32 Wrote:
(August 31, 2015 at 1:30 am)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I strongly believe in being kind to everyone, even those who are not kind to me. How often I am able to actually practice this however, is a different matter. Sometimes I succeed, other times I fail miserably. Undecided

Turn the other cheek and all that stuff....  Big Grin

You know it, girl!  Shy
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RE: Are you kind only to those who are kind to you?
August 31, 2015 at 10:38 am
And oh those cheeks. Turn them some more, girls.
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