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Serafina Purcell's avatar

Thank you. You put into words about why i was frustrated with her. She has the ability to call in a massive missile strike to hurt this company because the guard at their gate was rude. Like you said, this wasn't about real harm, this was I'm pissed off they treated me not like a celebrity. My friend teaches PR and she said "this will be part of class this week on what not to do!" 😂

Melissa Urban's avatar

I've seen a lot of PR folks talking about what you SHOULD do in this situation, which I think will be helpful. I'm glad you enjoyed it. XO

Cynthia W. Gentry's avatar

One of my favorite phrases from twelve-step programs is Pause When Agitated. I may have it tattooed on my arm because it's saved my butt numerous times.

Thank you for a refreshing and commonsense take on this kerfuffle!

Melissa Urban's avatar

Oh I like that! I have a 24-hour rule when I'm angry-typing, and it saves my ass often. Happy to share!

Laura Berlin's avatar

I want to offer a humble thank you for bringing a refreshingly thoughtful and grounded perspective to this, and so many other goings-on that continue to redefine comic absurdity. Onward! :)

Melissa Urban's avatar

I appreciate that! I recognize the irony of contributing to the discourse that I am suggesting should not be discourse at all.

Laura Berlin's avatar

Fair enough, but I would venture to say a small dose of measured social commentary is perfectly acceptable when we could all use a shift in perspective now and again

Luigi Matrone's avatar

We do not calculate that something is blue. We see it before we have any means of working it out. A snub lands the same way, felt in full before any thinking starts. That is why your second question matters: proportion is the part that has to be worked out. When you sit with it, does the pull to post fade on its own, or do you have to talk yourself out of it?

Melissa Urban's avatar

Exactly. My "you can send/post/share this in 24 hours if you still want to--until then, leave it in draft" has saved my ass so many times.