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Thou hast no right but to do thy will... For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.

Aleister Crowley, The Book of the Law

Fuck the social norms.

Clearly you've never worked retail

Yeah not every boss just let's you take a personal day because you ask nicely

I use this tactic all the time with my narcissistic mother. Anything other than this will prompt a perceived slight on her end, which will turn into a tantrum. "I simply don't have the brainpower or bandwidth for what you need from me right now" then I walk away, and she's left standing there like a deer in headlights. Works every time.

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Mam does it suck but get yourself a netty pot. Use often

Or cool touch Kleenex - branded that way due to the lotion. It helps a ton.

Wow...that's annoying! 😜

Just kidding. Definitely better to talk about the specific things. Thanks for the backup.

Done if the most respectable people in this world are straight shooters and tell it like it is. I have always told people, if they want a straight answer without fluff, they can always come to me. You don't do justice beating around the bush. Just say, "Since you asked, the answer ia "yes"". That person can't blame you for being blunt if it's a straight closed-end question. You were just to simply answer with a "yes" or "no" answer. If that person didn't want a straight answer, the question would've been an open-end question, leaving you to explain. Just give what was asked and you'll be far more respected for it. A person that is not ready for the worst answer shouldn't be asking at all.

After you blow your nose, (with tissues that have lotion) use AQUAPHOR ointment on it. Slather it on. In 24 hours, it will feel so much better.

second this

Something I've learned in therapy, we often use annoying as a filler to describe what actually bothers us. It's much more concise to explain what is bothering us!

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I would smile and say "Wellll... " They will get it and will likely apologize. They already know what they're doing or they wouldn't have asked

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I use a product called sudocrem instead of lipbalm. Works amazing.

“Yes but it’s ok. Everyone can be annoying sometimes, including me”.

just say “honestly?”…..

Your words were not rude. Your English is pretty good.

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Well, you’re definitely more talkative than usual today…..

As far as I know, runny nose disappear when you get healed. I want to tell you that it gets better when you get better.Um...it's hard for me to tell that I think because I'm learning English. If my words is rude, that is not what I meant. I'm sorry.

Every winter I have a Nose Chapstick. Usually one that has been half used and it becomes dedicated to my nose only. Definitely put it on thick before you go to bed but use it whenever. It’s no shiny so nobody notices. It feels so soothing. And your nose heals and stays healed. Throw it away when you’re not runny anymore.