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Rebecca, I know that hit feeling you get in your stomach when someone tells you off for something. It especially hurts when you weren't in the wrong. I'm impressed at how you composed yourself. Dealing with rude people is an art form, and you certainly held your own.

Kudos.

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Aw thanks Rick and Ishan! Gotta say, thinking that this would make a good story for Substack was definitely a good way to get my mind out of the situation.

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+ 1 to what Ishan said.

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Awesome essay Rebecca :) love how this turned out. Agree on everyone's comments -- your composure and ability to respond with dignity is a huge takeaway for me!

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Thanks for the kind words, Tommy!

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The way I gasped when I first read, "Can you sort your shit out, please? you’re making me look bad."

Physiological sigh for the win!!

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*dramatic gasp* and yes!! I never knew about it before but wow was it useful!

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