Thick Skin Is Sometimes What You Need …

I don’t feel like writing, but neither did I want to leave my bed. Feelings!!!

I know someone who happens to be a boss. He knows his job. Oh! He’s good. He can be rude and rough, but I don’t live with him so it doesn’t offend me. I just heard. I’m not sure. If I offend him, I don’t care. If I lived with him, he’d probably be dead in some ditch.

But when it comes to work, we’ll be the best of friends. Unlikely friends I think, but still friends.

My mom hates him because he said something awful to her. So, I understand. I don’t mind him. I’ve worked with him at one point and he’s very fair. People say he’s fair. I second that. People are different and having a different opinion with the crowd doesn’t make you a bad person. It makes you different.

These scenarios would be for strangers. He’s one. If I know you, it will vary, but I will most likely be lenient. I know, it’s a weakness.  I am that biased.

Scenario 1:

Now, let’s play this scenario, if he’d told me something bad. I’ve not factored in his persona.

First, I will wonder why he’s seen me so. I’d be appalled. I think I’m so adorable.

Then, I will ignore any hurt that tries to creep in on me. I will do so by focusing on my strengths.

Then, depending on what he said, I will give him a very necessary answer.

Finally, I will walk away with my head held high and not care what anybody thinks.

Yeah, I may be bad. So? Who told you I want to be good?

My grandma would have agreed 100%.

I won’t stroke your ego when what you said to me cannot be said without wincing. I’ll put you in your place.

Maybe that’s why I am yet to be married. I’m not settling. I’d rather die than marry a guy who doesn’t have serious balls. I love it when a guy has guts. Serious ones.

Scenario 2:

If I deserve the things he says;

I will feel so sorry that I deserve such bad words.

Then, I’ll try not to hit back.

Finally, I’ll coil up on the couch and feel sad for a while. Maybe I will binge on ice-cream and drink myself silly.

When I wake up, I will be fresh; walk with my head held high (as if it is always there!!!) say hi to that person and try to ask where I went wrong and move on.

I will not hate him but I will demand for an explanation.

If he has any, I will use logic to try and discredit it.

a)      If I discredit it, I’ll tell him to try again. If he fails, he’ll become toast.

b)      If I can’t discredit it, I will learn my lesson and walk away.

If he doesn’t have any, I will definitely hit back hard. He’ll probably binge eat ice-cream (or scream at someone or something) and take loads of beer. Then, we’d forget we ever fought and go back to being friends.

Scenario 3:

If this guy is the cool type;

If I think I deserve it, I’ll probably be toothless and say nothing.

I’ll probably feel stupid. Like really stupid and finally apologize.

If I don’t deserve it, I will demand for an explanation using a very cool tone.

If he’s not sorry, he will be when I am done with him.

But most likely, I deserve it. These guys don’t pick fights with people. They let you make a fool of yourself and walk away leaving you feeling alone and really stupid. I promise you, you’ll never repeat that mistake again.

I have such an uncle. No one picks a fight with him, ever!!!

He’s the sweetest person I know. He is also hands on, not the couch type. I admire him secretly.

 Maybe that’s why these guys come out on top!!!

By the way, if you ask for my opinion, he’s the best in the family.

Scenario 4:

If this guy is hot headed;

I will pick a serious fight with him and make sure I win it. No matter the cost!!! I will be ready to pay whatever price!!!

I will find him totally stupid and prove it. Most of these guys have serious life crises or very serious weaknesses that you can exploit to your advantage.

I will still not hate him. But, I’m sure he’ll hate me with a passion.

Actually, I will make sure I look like the victim here.

Scenario 5:

If this guy is just like that;

I will keep quiet.

I will never talk to him unless it is work related.

I will hate him and wish him dead at any time.

I’ll celebrate any transfers.

I’ll be aloof with his issues.

I will be thankful we don’t live together.

If we do, I’ll move.

Yeah, you can now call me a chameleon. Hard to process, huh?

And please tell me your favorite scenario … Its rhetorical.