LJ Idol X.17: Surrender, Under Protest
As a litigator, and a Type A personality, I don't like to lose a fight. It's been trained into me, "Bewize, you never leave a trench in battle without bodies into it." That is a literal quote from my first boss.
But, also being a person who values peace and quiet, as well as my relationship, it sometimes behooves me to drop it.
As I am certain that I am not the only person with the need to tactically gracefully concede on ocassion, I am sharing my Top Ten Surrenders, Under Protest.
1. If you say so. I feel like this make both the points that I acknowledge that the other person's opinion is different than mine, and that I'm ok with allowing him to be wrong.
2. Whatever you think. I don't have the time or inclination to dispute your stupidity, and it doesn't affect me anyway.
3. The Smile and Nod. The smartest thing to do is not engage. Heaven help you if this fails, because that thing that fell out of your mouth is complete crap and I may have to beat you with your own words.
4. I see that. You have made a stand. I see that. I can't believe it, but good for you. Don't ask me to agree, though. Please, for both our sakes, don't.
5. Let's agree to disagree. Because I will never think that level of ridiculousness could possibly be right.
6. I have no opinion. We both know I have an opinion. This is an escape hatch to avoid an unpleasant discussion.
7. I don't think so, but I don't know. I know. You're wrong, but I don't want to have this fight.
8. It's/I'm fine. Nothing is fine. This is a warning shot across the bow. Heed it, back away. This is our last chance to avoid open conflict.
9. I'm not talking about this. Self-explanatory. But you can bet I'm thinking about it. And judging it.
10. Whatever. The absurdity of this has rendered me temporarily speechless. Take advantage and distract me. It'll be better for us both.
This entry was written for therealljidol 10.17: “Surrender Under Protest." There may be voting; if so, I will link to the poll.
But, also being a person who values peace and quiet, as well as my relationship, it sometimes behooves me to drop it.
As I am certain that I am not the only person with the need to tactically gracefully concede on ocassion, I am sharing my Top Ten Surrenders, Under Protest.
1. If you say so. I feel like this make both the points that I acknowledge that the other person's opinion is different than mine, and that I'm ok with allowing him to be wrong.
2. Whatever you think. I don't have the time or inclination to dispute your stupidity, and it doesn't affect me anyway.
3. The Smile and Nod. The smartest thing to do is not engage. Heaven help you if this fails, because that thing that fell out of your mouth is complete crap and I may have to beat you with your own words.
4. I see that. You have made a stand. I see that. I can't believe it, but good for you. Don't ask me to agree, though. Please, for both our sakes, don't.
5. Let's agree to disagree. Because I will never think that level of ridiculousness could possibly be right.
6. I have no opinion. We both know I have an opinion. This is an escape hatch to avoid an unpleasant discussion.
7. I don't think so, but I don't know. I know. You're wrong, but I don't want to have this fight.
8. It's/I'm fine. Nothing is fine. This is a warning shot across the bow. Heed it, back away. This is our last chance to avoid open conflict.
9. I'm not talking about this. Self-explanatory. But you can bet I'm thinking about it. And judging it.
10. Whatever. The absurdity of this has rendered me temporarily speechless. Take advantage and distract me. It'll be better for us both.
This entry was written for therealljidol 10.17: “Surrender Under Protest." There may be voting; if so, I will link to the poll.