Age is an illusion.
Take it for granted that whoever you’re talking with is an overgrown child. I see it all the time.
When you rock the boat even slightly, you will experience the wrath of people’s disapproval. It’s inevitable when you’re dealing with people.
Sounds bleak, no?
I don’t see it that way anymore.
It makes it easier to ignore their behaviour. Don’t make a big deal of it.
As you will know, I’m all for listening and learning but when people are being clearly obstructionist and unreasonable, it says far more about them than it says about you.
I’ve spent a lot of time feeling paranoid over other people. It’s a total waste of time because they’ll do what they do anyway. Seriously, I’ve experienced this over and over and over and over.
I always wonder when I hear you HAVE to respect your elders but, if you think about it, if they behave poorly, they’ve simply had more time to practice being an arsehole. There are plenty of wise youngsters and an alarming amount of stupid elderly. Plenty of evidence to support this.
People will people, always remember, it’s quality that counts.