What's the most manipulative thing anyone has ever done to you? (lemmy.world)

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[-] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago

My response was mostly a joke, but now that you mention it, I relate with you more than you might expect.

Years in retail and sales helped me develop my "work face" which includes a list of go-to responses for the random bullshit people say every day.

[-] Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 7 months ago

I feel you there bud, I'm lucky I enjoy animal fact videos as a side screen thing so I can usually use that as a conversation piece if needed. Customer service jobs really helped me be able to put on a face.

[-] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 2 points 7 months ago

I might understand developing this when it comes to a stressful job, but how could that be applied to general conversation, which has a broader track range?

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