Taking 21st Century Hints
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I have a number of people who think they spout purest canon of subject matter expertise and that I need to be their humble bitch and at their beck and call as they require.
In my never ending attempt to maintain suitable decorum and not be intentionally hurtful I typically relegate these people to the "in one ear and out the other" processing channel.
However, I've had a couple of people who really think they are of deep thought and warrant constant attention and discussion beyond the usual dull and commonplace.
So, I'm afraid I've allowed my comportment to slip a few times — and I'm afraid a few feelings were hurt.
Naturally, I have always been one for reconciliation and fence mending but there comes a time when people just need to go away.
However, some of these people choose NOT to just go away ...
Consequently, I have been forced to resort to the internals of the mail server to simply route them to the bit bucket where they belong never to darken my inbox again.
All of this is transparent to the advisor wannabe.
It's a sad notion to think that people can't take a hint.
I have always been one to take a hint when it's thrown my way.
But also, I have never felt the need to impose my ideas and opinions on anyone.