Posted by Toph on December 20, 2008, at 23:44:28
In reply to Re: Praise for the civil phrase » lucie lu, posted by Dinah on December 19, 2008, at 22:58:33
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> It will sound odd when I say this, but my real life always has sounded like the civility guidelines to a large degree. My husband and I talk that way to each other. I talk that way to everyone really.
>Yeah, I used to be direct in my work, but I found that some of my clients felt put down when I spoke to them directly. I used to confront child molesters by telling them they we sick criminals, now I say that I'm uncomfortable with what has happened to this child. When I tell the court I'm concerned about the safety of my elder clients the judge keeps telling me to say what I mean. Go figure.
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