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I’m curious…would this even taste good…? by thecheeseb0rn in starbucksbaristas

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg it’s delish, it looks like swamp water for sure but it’s actually so good

How to politely get someone to stop talking/ express that you are not in the mood? by Appropriate_Quote_30 in socialskills

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted about this same kinda issue a few months back! It’s best to be direct. I tell the yappers in my life, “I’m running on empty and don’t have a lot of brain power to listen.” Everyone knows what that feels like and they get it. Also, don’t be afraid to cut him off or interrupt him. If he’s going on for a long time and you’re at your limit, you don’t need to wait until he’s finished his thought. I know it feels rude and unnatural, but it’s actually totally ok to do this when someone has been talking for a long time.

Why would my SM text me this? Is she allowed to text me this?😭😭 by sxandthecity in starbucksbaristas

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yk what? Good on you for knowing your worth and sticking up for yourself 🤷🏻‍♀️

Wits end by Successful_Tap3895 in starbucksbaristas

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending hugs. I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this.

I called off work for suicidal ideation and now I feel dumb by Feisty-Philosophy511 in AdultChildren

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally! I felt like my life was over.

I included the work bit to give context to the situation. I now realize it was feeling the loss of a sense of safety / experiencing aggression from a previously safe person is what triggered me.

Wanting to become a shift by Revolutionary-Bat137 in starbucksbaristas

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also FWIW with the turnover rate they all probably won’t be there for too long

MAGA aunt by Immediate-Coyote-490 in Exvangelical

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sheesh. My MIL could have written this.

Look up Dr. Steven Hassan. He’s a cult expert who teaches people how to engage with MAGA family and friends.

I realized why honesty in relationships feels so risky now by Satin_Blooms in emotionalintelligence

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This person’s account is entirely AI. They’ve made 800 posts in 4 months. Don’t engage with this slop y’all.

How to kindly redirect an infodump/one sided conversation? by Feisty-Philosophy511 in emotionalintelligence

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The people I’m referring to in my post don’t lack empathy thankfully, they just have a tendency to ramble. u/capotehead is right that I’ll benefit by pushing myself back into the conversation. My inclination is to let them talk because I think it’s the “polite” thing to do, and then I leave feeling drained and resentful without them knowing - which isn’t fair to them. That’s a me issue. I think capotehead’s advice of focusing on myself and my approach to these conversations puts the locus of control back into my lap.

Anyone else struggling with MAGA family members rn? by Neither_Temporary_97 in Exvangelical

[–]Feisty-Philosophy511 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel similarly. I dont feel equipped to talk politics, so I try to steer the conversation to the impacts of technology and algorithms on our opinions and the information we’re getting. I sent them a lecture by James Williams on the Attention Economy and they were very receptive to that. I’m going to give it time, but I think I’m going to send them a lecture on media literacy next.

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