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I have a hard time with people who are manipulative.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 6 July 2024 source ↗
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What trait do you most dislike in other people?Originally asked
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View all 193 →Lying. Let’s not call it “untruthful.” Or “factually inaccurate.” I don’t even call it bullshit, because I like bulls. And bulls need to shit. So you can’t hold that against them. Let’s call it what it is: lying.
Not being honest.
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Aggression. Anger. Rudeness. Intolerance. Lack of understanding. Pretty much your average day on X.
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