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owlectomy ([personal profile] owlectomy) wrote2008-10-23 05:06 pm

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Why is it that the child thinks that a hug and a "Feel better!" is an appropriate response to someone breaking a bone, and the adult thinks that "Did you have a fight with your boyfriend?" is an appropriate response?

[identity profile] wintersweet.livejournal.com 2008-10-23 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Because the child wants you to be happy and the adult either wants you to be miserable or is miserable him/herself? (I hope that wasn't your mom or something.)

Sigh. Humans.

[identity profile] takumashii.livejournal.com 2008-10-24 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
Perfect stranger.

(Customer service: where perfect strangers feel entitled to comment on your physical appearance!)

[identity profile] wintersweet.livejournal.com 2008-10-24 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, someone miserable or who wants others to be. Bah, humbug. Also, customer service, bah. Phooey. Why do customers think that grants them so much license? Stabby.

[identity profile] dianamcqueen.livejournal.com 2008-10-23 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
my question is did the person asking about the fight think you provoked an attack by your boyfriend or that you punched him and hurt your hand?

[identity profile] takumashii.livejournal.com 2008-10-24 12:06 am (UTC)(link)
I have a classic "boxer's fracture," so I guess the latter.

My pacifist convictions don't show on the outside?

[identity profile] flemmings.livejournal.com 2008-10-23 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
(straight face) Because children are not yet socialized into acceptable behaviour and adults are.