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Re: Matie
Exactly, because it results in a refreshing demeanor towards others.
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Matie
on August 21, 2007 at 8:28 PM
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Matie
There has always been so much of that kind of attitude that it really, really makes one appreciate those that have no need to act that way.
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TAPS.
on August 21, 2007 at 7:08 PM
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That's what I've been wondering too. Smugness could be the word I was looking for to define it, but then, maybe I'm smug because I pretend that all artists/writers/teachers etc are talentless because they're not kind to me, nor to anybody. Who am I to say that, anyway?
posted by
Matie
on August 21, 2007 at 2:18 PM
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Re: Matie - Glad to hear your cat is better. Worrisome when they're ill.
I took him today to the vet for revision and he discovered an abcess on his leg too! But gladly he's getting better with antibiotics.
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Matie
on August 21, 2007 at 2:03 PM
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Re: Your head's not messed up. It is possible for people to be competent as
It's definitely preferable when they're that way. You atract more bees with honey than with vinegar.
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Matie
on August 21, 2007 at 2:02 PM
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Re: My high school art teacher was like that...
I had a literature professor that treated me well but openly despised my friends as if they were some sort of garbage, it was crazy!
posted by
Matie
on August 21, 2007 at 2:01 PM
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Re: When someone, regardless who it is, reacts to another's abilities or ideas,
Certainly, teddy. You have described it perfectly. Thanks
posted by
Matie
on August 21, 2007 at 1:59 PM
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Re: I am so happy your cat is doing better
Thanks Riri.
posted by
Matie
on August 21, 2007 at 1:58 PM
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Personally, I've never found pretentiousness to be all that terrible a trait, actually.
"Smugness", however, can be pretty hard to stomach.
Sometimes I think the so-called experts actually are experts.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 21, 2007 at 1:49 PM
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Matie - Glad to hear your cat is better. Worrisome when they're ill.
posted by
FoliageGold
on August 21, 2007 at 5:41 AM
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Your head's not messed up. It is possible for people to be competent as
well as kind.
posted by
WindTapper
on August 21, 2007 at 3:43 AM
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My high school art teacher was like that...
a complete snob and stuck up bastard unless he thought you were a talented writer or artist. We got along great, but in the end I couldn't staand his attitude towards my friends. As a general rule, it doesn;t matter how talented someone is, if they're a stuck up snob I usually cannot tolerate them.
posted by
dark_mistress_again
on August 21, 2007 at 12:17 AM
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When someone, regardless who it is, reacts to another's abilities or ideas,
it all begins to smack of condescension, a 'trait' which I personally abhor with a deepest passion...I let it bother me for years before finally teaching myself to override such ridiculous expression...just as some will treat your finer appearance with a particular twist of attitude, there are worlds of others who will afford you honest, Heartfelt regard toward your efforts. It is from the gestures of the latter that I glean what drives me on with a sense of accomplishment and inner pride/respect...great post!
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teddypoet_TheGoodByeFade
on August 20, 2007 at 11:02 PM
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I am so happy your cat is doing better
no matter what your talent there is no need to be snobby-- no one is better than another after all weren't we all created equal-- some just have not discovered their talent yet.
posted by
riri0322
on August 20, 2007 at 10:26 PM
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