Philip Poburka on wed 24 jul 02
Dear Janet, et all...
Well...a line which a friend of mine sometimes uses, (who had his own
Gallery at one time) and one which may easily be comitted to memory, (which
in fact, I have done) is to
reply as...
"Perhaps you should speak with someone who is interested in this issue?"
As if, or for having just heard some hopelessly deal killing question,
comment, criticism, innanity or other...
Then look at them with as blank-neutral of a tired 'sympathy' as one may
muster...
Phil
ell vee
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Chapel of Art / Capel Celfyddyd"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 5:44 PM
Subject: Speech is silver, silence is golden
> Yes, indeed. But on the occasions when one is absolutely gob-smacked by
> inane, rude, contemptible, thoughtless or plain childish comments and/or
> behaviour, it can keep the old grey cells busy for days. Lying in bed at
> night thinking of all the cute, humorous, sly, informative or equally
inane,
> rude, contemptible, etc. comments is not good for stress levels, but a
> natural side-effect for some people.
>
> My mother was wizard at coming back with a cutting comment, but I am not
so
> mentally agile. I usually end up just either scowling or smiling inanely
and
> in real conflict situations, I start shaking like a leaf.
>
> The problem is with all these good retorts Clayarters have come up with...
I
> know they just will not pop into my brain when I need them. Still, it is
> nice to know that others suffer the same brainless behaviour. Thankfully
> these "difficult customers" are few and far between.
>
> Janet Kaiser
>
> The Chapel of Art . Capel Celfyddyd
> Home of The International Potters' Path
> 8 Marine Crescent, Criccieth LL52 0EA, Wales, UK
> Tel: (++44) 01766-423570
> http://www.the-coa.org.uk
>
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The Chapel of Art / Capel Celfyddyd on thu 25 jul 02
Yes, indeed. But on the occasions when one is absolutely gob-smacked by
inane, rude, contemptible, thoughtless or plain childish comments and/or
behaviour, it can keep the old grey cells busy for days. Lying in bed at
night thinking of all the cute, humorous, sly, informative or equally inane,
rude, contemptible, etc. comments is not good for stress levels, but a
natural side-effect for some people.
My mother was wizard at coming back with a cutting comment, but I am not so
mentally agile. I usually end up just either scowling or smiling inanely and
in real conflict situations, I start shaking like a leaf.
The problem is with all these good retorts Clayarters have come up with... I
know they just will not pop into my brain when I need them. Still, it is
nice to know that others suffer the same brainless behaviour. Thankfully
these "difficult customers" are few and far between.
Janet Kaiser
The Chapel of Art . Capel Celfyddyd
Home of The International Potters' Path
8 Marine Crescent, Criccieth LL52 0EA, Wales, UK
Tel: (++44) 01766-423570
http://www.the-coa.org.uk
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