Posted by Dinah on August 8, 2003, at 7:06:54
In reply to People., posted by kara lynne on August 7, 2003, at 18:48:14
It's weird all right. I spent a month being nice to someone on the phone, giving them plenty of time without bothering them, being understanding. Nothing got done. Then I had an hysterical breakdown, threatened to sue if the work wasn't done by the end of the day (otherwise I would have lost my favorable rate on my loan) and called every five minutes beginning at four o'clock. I got what I needed at 4:50.
It was really postive reinforcement for some ugly behavior on my part. On the other hand, it was so intensely unpleasant for me to be wallowing in such emotional excess that I doubt I'll make a habit of it. :(
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