Have you ever met one of those people who just seem to rub you the wrong way. For whatever reason, they just seem to work at your nerves. They do not listen, or they continually interrupt, or they argue over trifles. "Did you see that red car?" "Well, technically, it was burgundy." Gasp!
Today was the final deadline for the yearbook. We worked hard to have everything ready. I small page mistake was made, and the rep acted like all "you know what" had broken loose. I kept saying things like, "If you could just give me a second, I think I can work this out." However, the dear gentleman wanted to keep explaining how this kind of mistake could cost us, and how this kind of mistake was costly, and, oh yeah, did he mention this mistake might cost us? It was very upsetting....
Anyway, I am better now because I started thinking about it, and I believe that if a person chooses not to listen, it is not my lose or my problem, but theirs. You see this gentleman decided to take a path in life that tells others their thoughts, opinions, etc do not matter, but he is wrong, and his need to be heard costs him daily. For instance, it cost him the account at the school I worked at.
So, this all has a point. I know the idea is sort of preachy, but, if you are that guy/girl who doesn't listen, take a moment and ask what your behavior costs you. Does it cost friends, relatives, respect, etc?
Tracy :)
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