• Caesium@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Ive been considering getting one of these honestly. as an introvert there are just some days where I really don’t want to talk to people but retail doesn’t care about that and I need money. at least having some kind of gague seems better than just glowering and hoping i don’t have to deal with small talk

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            2 months ago

            It’s worth realizing some people do not want to be cheered up. My understanding is the misery, for lack of a better word, is more comforting to many as it reminds them of when they were young (or they emulate what they saw around them as children)

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              2 months ago

              It’s worth realizing some people do not want to be cheered up.

              I get that 100% and, although I am sure I made the mistake before, I am trying hard to understand and respect these boundaries

              I am just saying I believe wearing such a pin to avoid people would have a noticeable cobra effect