That is really very smart! Especially since anyone who uses those introductory clauses is OBVIOUSLY trying to hurt you, and it is already in the pre-edit. Interrupting them in the middle of the pre-edit is brilliant.
The second solution, post-delivery, is different, but also requires them to rewind what they said, and listen to it again.
The third one, a better way to say that, requires not only a rewind but also a critical review. You just use your listening face and drive them nuts!
This works for all kinds of slowballs, from "that bathing suit makes you look fat" to "you really don't sing well enough for this group". If someone just calls you a Nazi, there isn't enough meat on the bones, except for the third option, which is always appropriate.
I am happily running these dialogs in my mind. Thanks!
That is really very smart! Especially since anyone who uses those introductory clauses is OBVIOUSLY trying to hurt you, and it is already in the pre-edit. Interrupting them in the middle of the pre-edit is brilliant.
The second solution, post-delivery, is different, but also requires them to rewind what they said, and listen to it again.
The third one, a better way to say that, requires not only a rewind but also a critical review. You just use your listening face and drive them nuts!
This works for all kinds of slowballs, from "that bathing suit makes you look fat" to "you really don't sing well enough for this group". If someone just calls you a Nazi, there isn't enough meat on the bones, except for the third option, which is always appropriate.
I am happily running these dialogs in my mind. Thanks!