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I have a hard time with people who are manipulative.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
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What trait do you most dislike in other people?Originally asked
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
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View all 193 →Lying. Let’s not call it “untruthful.” Or “factually inaccurate.” I don’t even call it bullshit, because I like bulls. And bulls need to shit. So you can’t hold that against them. Let’s call it what it is: lying.
Careless cruelty.
Serially telling endless boring jokes and sexism and racism and homophobia (they often go together).
Entitlement or a lack of manners. Though I find they often flock together.
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View profile →Having a few songs that outlive you is a nice way to be remembered.
When my son got into art school.
“Everyone hates you.” (My manager, a long time ago.)
It’s just this warm whoosh that goes through you and starts just below the navel area, the pit of your tum.
Nothing. I sleep like a log.
If I’m ever out of line, I’m very quick to apologise and try to make amends.
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