Some years ago, a Spanish Teacher was in the room next door. She was very loud and went on from about 9 am to 9 pm. She charged a lot for her courses and had a crowd of students.
The noise was such I would have to blast my television to not hear her, which would not be wise. So I did the opposite. I began to gush, (where she could hear me) what a great teacher she is, and how I can hear her lessons and am learning so much.
The idea that I was getting the benefit of her teaching free had her lower her volume so that I couldn’t hear her.
I got what I wanted, her turning down her volume by taking the opposite track.
There was a man I’ll call Pharaoh because of his pompous behaviour. To prove to another how he had to be in charge and involved in everything, I volunteered to perform a semi-repulsive task. He, instantly said, ‘it was being taken care of.’
Now I know that he was lying, he might have appreciated that I knew, but he had his poor wife perform that task for the next four days.
But, as Pharaoh has to do everything, simply suggesting something, will have the job done by him or someone in servitude to him. That is to prevent anyone else from getting the ‘credit’, even if it is very little credit.
You’ll always find some braggart and then, instead of prickling, get them to do what it is they brag about. You have virtually assigned them work that they probably won’t be able to do half as good as they have announced, and you’ll shut them up.
You can always get out of work by flattery. “I doubt that with my best efforts I can do it as well as you…” should have the task removed from your portfolio.
“Oh you have to go, everyone is expecting you!” will get someone to go where they really don’t want to be.
When you have to confront someone about a fault, turn it into a virtue and commend. They’ll do the required action.
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That's a good thing you were able to handle these loud people. For me, I had talked my neighbor for a couple of times about their loud voices on a daily basis. Tolerance and patience are in gauge for a couple of weeks and months. But then, I had in the bad day and cannot endure the loud noises of this particular neighbor. The confrontation is nasty and surely, they got my message. I can be a good person but I can be an evil person once being provoked. I am a real person and can never be ignored. Of course, I do this because I have a point and the right conscience. Sometimes people are becoming insensitive and don't know how the welfare of others.
Most people don't care about anyone but themselves. I have found people to be loud and nasty and living as far from them as possible is the only way to find peace.
You taught the Spanish teacher a new lesson, not to teach in a loud voice because someone might already be having lessons for free from her. Nice one. ha ha ha
So, that is how you can stop a braggart. Just comment him and let him show how to do the things he is bragging or show you what he is bragging of.
You subtly had your revenge on the ones who were formerly pestering you. Very strategic of yours, my friend. :)
I will take note of this. :)
I was so annoyed with her loud mouth, but somehow figured her out... and she's so quiet after that... it's like two different people.