assertiveness training

[spigotshark]

The reasonable observer would have found me this morning at my favorite local cafe, seated alone at a table in the corner and thoroughly engrossed in a Henry James novel and think: that person whom I've never, ever seen before probably would not like it if I pulled up a chair and proceeded into an awkward half hour's worth of manic prattle on the

Comments

[sublethal]

You are awesome!

[spigotshark]

Well, thanks. It really means something coming from you, R.C.

[sublethal]

I know, I know, I'm a total stranger commenting in your LJ. Sometimes that can be charming though! At least I hope it can.

[spigotshark]

Oh, no, I just mean that I remember the quality entries of you LJ, and your encouraging email when I'd not been writing. So, yes, it is quite charming to hear from you.

[waylandsmith]

Yup. I wish I had the kind of tolerance and kindness to be able to deal with that sort of person.

Unfortunately I do not... I generally resort to the blank "what the fuck are you doing speaking to me" stare.