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Offline CreamPuff63

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Re: This guy really irritates me. Am I justified?
« Reply #15 on: July 30, 2012, 01:41:06 am »
maybe speak to your step dad whilst your mum is present and say he really gives you the creeps, is it possible that he can just deal with this guy on the business premises or at a cafe but not at home. If the guy drops past when your step dad is not around, definitely just say as Gretch suggested, and say you'll let him know he called around. Don't open the door the whole way or allow a gap where he may invite himself inside, and don't feel like you have to make friendly conversation - just go to the point, and start closing down the meeting, and the door (but with a smile). If he ever is at the house talking with your step dad, invite your mum to go for a little walk or have a coffee in a cafe, or something. Stepdad will soon get the hint that this guy is not wanted at the house if he is the only one who has to entertain him.
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Re: This guy really irritates me. Am I justified?
« Reply #16 on: July 30, 2012, 01:56:49 am »
CP like your style of closing down a meeting. My  rule always is not to give idiots, annoyances , liars, posers, and wankers  a voice. That goes especially for liars. It saves them for putting their foot in their mouths again. I consider  it a public service! Ummm sometimes it is more fun to let wankers ramble on before shutting them down just for the giggle factor.

But definitely shut  down any aggressive  behaviour by not giving them a voice as that is what they thrive on.  Avoid conflict by not engaging in any way.

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Re: This guy really irritates me. Am I justified?
« Reply #17 on: July 30, 2012, 02:01:53 am »
Gert, you give such good advice :)

I could do with you here in my shop sometimes..
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Re: This guy really irritates me. Am I justified?
« Reply #18 on: July 30, 2012, 02:04:59 am »
Gert, you give such good advice :)

I could do with you here in my shop sometimes..

Very funny Robyn .  Your shops is a mystery to me. So many wee bits, huge bits and WTF bits. I would not have a clue what the stuff is but I think I could sell it  :-))
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Re: This guy really irritates me. Am I justified?
« Reply #19 on: July 30, 2012, 06:27:18 am »
Thanks for such great advice everyone :) This is like when I was posting about being bullied at my old job. You are all so caring and helpful and wise and give such good advice. I'm so glad I have you all to talk to and ask questions. Thank you again :D