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16. I don't mind the passing comment.

Reply to ellenrr (Reply #15)

Sat Feb 6, 2016, 05:57 PM

Feb 2016

It's easy enough to smile or simply nod and agree when you're moving toward the elevator.

But I'm thinking of the office and I'm in the 'cube' with no escape. And civility requires something, you know, non-violent.

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I think some people when they ask that, are just filling empty air. ellenrr Feb 2016 #15

I don't mind the passing comment. marginlized Feb 2016 #16

oh - I forgot- some people work (I'm retired) ellenrr Feb 2016 #17