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What is it that keeps us from saying nasty things to others, even if they ask for it?

Asked by Adirondackwannabe (36713points) April 3rd, 2010

I wanted to say something really cutting, and I had a few running around in my mind. I just couldn’t put them out there. And I see a few others couldn’t do it. Why?

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DarkScribe's avatar

Broken keyboard?

It was a bit “sick” in a way. That possibly disturbed some people.

Vunessuh's avatar

Because with such words you are aware that even if they ask for it, you still have the ability to hurt someone’s feelings.

Captain_Fantasy's avatar

Common courtesy.

FutureMemory's avatar

Because you’re a better person than that dipshit.

LuckyGuy's avatar

You’re a compassionate wimp.

Ludy's avatar

Because, I’m not like them, I will not lower myself for that.

Adirondackwannabe's avatar

Oh I can be a real asshole at times. I’m just too mellow today. I must need something to get the blood moving.

jeffgoldblumsprivatefacilities's avatar

Meh, a few choice expletives shouldn’t really hurt anybody. (It was a joke Q anyways).

partyparty's avatar

Why stoop to their level? Sometimes people cannot cope with others being curteous.

areyouawizardtoo's avatar

Self control… I agree, why stoop to their level!

P.S.-Happy belated Good Friday and Happy early Easter! Easter eggs, here I come!

ucme's avatar

Because in the big scheme of things what they say is completely insignificant.No need to bother with such irrelevance.

opalea's avatar

It’s called tact, mate. And its for people who aren’t witty enough to give sarcastic replies.

partyparty's avatar

@ucme Good attitude

cbloom8's avatar

Because we don’t like it when others don’t like us.

Freedom_Issues's avatar

It makes you look bad to others.

blahblahblaheh's avatar

it makes you think about there feelings. how badly you might impact there feelings. even if you hate them or feel hatred for them. even when someone says something that tears me up i debate whether i should say something back, occasionally i’ve gotten the guts to force* myself to say something back. it could also be out of fear about what that person could say in return.?

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