Why YSK: These email tips are helpful for people who struggle with boundaries and want to communicate more assertively.

  • almar_quigley@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I’m so happy to see a sane comment at the top here. So many of these are just stupid and border on alpha male don’t take not shit or admit fault crap.

    • mars@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I think it goes the other way too. For people that tend to apologize too much, even when it’s not their fault, mixing in a “thanks for your patience” is a good way to balance it out a bit.

      • theneverfox@pawb.socialEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        I’m torn. I feel like admitting guilt and owning up to your failures is a virtue, but I’m not sure the rest of the world agrees with me

        Neurotypical enough to read body language, neurodivergent enough to never understand why

      • almar_quigley@lemmy.world
        1·
        1 year ago

        That makes sense. I think that’s a different issue than I was thinking. Ultimately if it’s a sincere comment I think that’s the most important thing.