What do I do when people tell me I'm going to burn in hell when they find out I'm an atheist?
This actually happened to me back in the mid-1990’s. I was approached by two high school or college-aged young women, who wanted to talk to me about “my lord and savior Jesus Christ.” I was running late, so politely told them, “Thank you, but I’m in a hurry.” The “more talkative” of the two asked me, “What could be more important than your eternal salvation?” I again told them, “Thank you, but no thank you.” Becoming impatient with me, she asked me if I would prefer to “burn in a lake of fire for all eternity”. Returning the favor (becoming impatient), I responded, “I’m an agnostic, and I don’t believe in a ‘god’ the way you do, but again, thank you for your time. Have a nice day.”At this point, she became red-faced, and so angry she actually came at me to the point where her friend literally had to step in front of her. I thought she was going to hit me, she was so angry. She called me a “heathen” and told me that I was “certainly going to burn for all eternity.” My response to her was simply, “I already told you I am not a believer in heaven, why would you think I believe in hell? I’m sure if Jesus was here right now, he would be PROUD of you for the calm and mature manner in which you’re speaking to me. I’m sure Jesus himself would have to be restrained by his friend because of how angry he would be. Here’s a better idea: why don’t you find yourself a boyfriend, and go get laid? It sounds like you have a lot of pent up frustrations. You ladies have a nice day.”I got in my car and drove off, and never saw either of them again. Long story short, I don’t care what you believe. You are ALLOWED to believe whatever you like, without my permission, and without me fighting you about it. All I ask is the same respect in return.
What do you think of brutally honest people?
You mean those who validate the saying: “the road to hell is paved with good intention (or not)? Well, I do know a few of them that used honesty as a shield to blow other people off point blank with their unsolicited snide remarks.Some of these people are narcissistic with an ego the size of Texas, most of them are not very popular and usually hurt people by being blunt. I think honesty is good when people are asking for an honest opinion but unsolicited insults most of the time are not needed and we all know how truth hurts.I can still recall in the movie “A Few Good Men” when Tom Cruise asked for the truth and Jack Nicohlson answered.A must see for the great performance of two great actors of brutal honesty. Well, what do you think? How often you see that being honest is not good for both who delivered and those on the receiving ends.Ever since I was a kid, I learned to bite my tongue and trying to be more diplomatic so my words won’t hurt people while telling the truth; a thing called tact. For a long time in the 80s and 90s, businesses and politics in the US were all about being PC-Political Correctness that had tipped the scale of being cordial. I think the over correctness in social dialogues is the cause of “white speak” or tolerance toward Donald Trump’s outburst of racial slurs. So many supposedly suppressed feelings were being released in public by idiot Trump that are echo with resonances of the white supremacists or people who think that white people are being edged out of their high horses.I think the best policy to adopt about being honest is “keep your mouth shut unless you have something nice to say”. Always remember that while you are judging others, you are also being judged simultaneously. It doesn’t hurt to stop and mumble first what you about to say before blurting out. You don’t have to lie, meanwhile, you don’t always have to let truth hurt those you love.
Why do people TRY TO PRY into your life when you look at them as an aquaintence???
It really sounds like that you have let someone in your past get close to you, you shared things, but somehow you were hurt by this person. If you don't feel like sharing personal details about yourself with casual acquaintances, then you should certainly say something, because maybe that person doesn't know they are making you uncomfortable with their questions. You don't have to be rude, but when they ask you something you don't want to answer, just say "well that's kind of personal, let's talk about something else". If they are "cool" people they will respect that. The more important piece is your last sentence in which you ask, "if you feel deep in your heart that these types are not good for you". If you feel the association you have with this individual is not good for you, then you don't need to be a part of it. Always think of what's best for you above all else. Anytime you are hesitant about an association, there is probably a really good reason and you should follow your gut instinct.
How can I politely tell someone to go to hell?
Why, hello sir and or madam! Lovely coat. Say, if it isn’t too much of a bother, would you kindly do me and the world a very small favor? I do realize that this is probably quite forward of me and perhaps a mite inconvenient for you, but it would really be just a stellar improvement for everyone if you’d vacate this wretched mortal coil and establish yourself in the vicinity of Hell instead. Why, I bet you’d really brighten the place up! And to be honest, you simply don’t receive the appreciation you deserve up here. It’s a shame, really, but your charms are wasted on plebeians like us; we just haven’t the refinement. The folks down below, on the other hand… well, they certainly know what’s hot. You’ll fit in smashingly, I’m sure. Here, permit me to help you with your bags, and here’s a penny for the ferryman. No, no, take it, really, it’s my pleasure! Now then, off you go!
How do you politely tell someone to fuck off?
To quote Shakespeare"I do desire we may be better strangers."Like Sherlock"My good fellow, I believe we are done here."Super Honest"I will let you know when you matter"Sardonic Humor"Anyhow, I hope your day is as pleasant as you are."Like A Sir“Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries. Leave now before I taunt you for a second time.”Navigation "Just go be you somewhere other than here"Like Her Majesty"Please remove yourself from my presence"My Approach"I no longer wish to speak to you"
What the hell is wrong with me?
So I m in college right now and I just finished applying for a job at Gordy s pizza as a delivery driver after my mom suggested it to me. But part of me doesn t want them to call me for an interview. I don t know why I ve worked 2 other jobs before, Jimmy Johns which i enjoyed for 10 months before leaving and Dominos which I didn t really like and after leaving domino s I just...maybe it was the people, the night shift, the disregard for labor laws, it being a night shift. I didn t like that. So I left and returned to college, perhaps as a way to take my mind off of it and I guess a way to get away from getting another one. When my mom brought up the fact that these people are hiring and need workers to hire, like now. I felt anxious, like I didn t want to apply, I have money, I don’t pay rent and hell i even get the house when my parents pass so I feel like i m in a lucky place all things considered. But why do I feel this way, why am I so scared of getting a job nowadays. I try to think this is normal, thay everyone goes though being nervous about a new job, but I don’t feel like not wanting to work is normal. I feel like it s more Idk what I want to do and people are unsympathetic and just say i m lazy if I try to explain it cause too be honest. I don t even feel like I can explain it to myself. What should I do, if any of this makes sense? (Writing this out kind makes me feel better...bit not really, I thought it would though)