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Originally Posted by Mark McM
I'd describe him more along the lines of not suffering fools gladly.
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Here's the thing, you can be educational to people without being a d*ck.. but all too often, folks (esp in forums) think they have to beat their chest and declare "I'm right and you're an idiot if you don't agree with me!".. (and I'm sure I've done that as well BTW, on here probably)
I know nothing about how this guy interacted with folks, but as soon as someone starts to come off with a " I know way more than you and my way is the best way" attitude, most people will tune out and the message will never be heard.. and then you're talking just to hear yourself talk..
It's been a rough 40+ years of learning this, but I've figured out, for me anyway, that people's perceptions ARE their realities, regardless if we think they are correct or incorrect.. if you want to change someone's reality, you have to be kind and patient..
at least that's how I try to look at it (and sometimes I actually succeed..
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