Did You See Those People Break Into the Line Right After We Did? Cheaters!
Somehow, when people are complaining about sexism, or racism, or ageism, or ableism, or any other "ism," while using biased and pejorative accusations themselves, their argument loses its impact. Have you ever noticed that those who rail the most about others'
What Do You Expect from “Someone Like Me”?
An ad hominem attack is one that is leveled against a person and not a point or issue. It attempts to impugn the owner of the opinion and undercut credibility and authority. It's a coward's way out of an argument. And we
Square
Huey Lewis & The News had a great song, "It's Hip to Be Square." We're seeing a free-fall toward casual these days. One of my Israeli colleagues noted that jeans and sneakers in his country at an event would be classified
I Would Never Do That. I Don’t Think.
If someone does something you find offensive or inappropriate, immediately ask yourself if you've ever done it (cut someone off on the road, cut a line, lied about an achievement, cheated on a test). If the answer is "yes," then
Why Don’t You Pretend This Is A Job?
A volunteer, someone doing pro bono work, anyone offering free help, does not, in doing so, abrogate their professional responsibilities or conduct. I told a volunteer at a fund-raiser once that he was late and had caused us to be short-handed.
Who’s That Plotting Against Me?
In the event that I spent my days trying to uncover conspiracies that were directed against me, like all those people on Facebook, explaining why I’m not more successful and happier, I’d choose: Billing operations (most notably AT&T) which don’t
You’re Anti-Capitalist on Your iPad in Your Four-Bedroom Home?
Suddenly, all kinds of crazies are appearing on my Facebook page. I say "crazies" because they are virulently anti-capitalist and fervently pro-socialism. This is why immigrants to the US in surveys are so much more positive about the country than
Are You on Jupiter?
The automated response that you "can't answer your email because you're out of the country" reminds me of "days of yore" when there were no good phone connections. I don't care where you are these days, you can answer your
Choices
Errors are inevitable and unintended. Rudeness is a deliberate choice.
Necessary Evils
Do you know what "necessary evils" are? They are usually obstacles, discomforts, or frustrations that people don't want to take the time to eliminate or prevent, but about which they marshal the energy to complain.