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Unpopular Opinion: I Don’t Owe You Politeness

Unpopular Opinion: I Don’t Owe You Politeness

Being polite to the wrong person is a good way to get taken advantage of.

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Dec 29, 2021
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Being polite to the wrong person is a good way to get taken advantage of.

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He messaged me after 10 years. When we were in college, he was the closest thing to a friend I had — if you could call someone who called you a whore, refused to bring you to parties, and generally took advantage of you a friend.

His name was James* a…

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