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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker rejects being deceived or treated disrespectfully while being told otherwise.
In plain terms
Do not disrespect me and then lie to cover it up.
What can you take from it?
Recognize disrespect and do not accept false explanations.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal conflict
  • corporate communication
  • political spin

Putting it to work

  • call out lies
  • set boundaries
  • trust instincts

Questions to consider

  • How do you respond to disrespect?
  • What counts as being lied to?

Another view

This blunt approach may escalate conflicts unnecessarily.

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