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What does it mean?
Even annoying people learn nothing from mutual annoyance.
In plain terms
Bores annoy each other but do not change.
What can you take from it?
Annoyance does not guarantee learning.

Where it applies

  • dealing with difficult people
  • workplace dynamics
  • social settings

Putting it to work

  • don't expect change
  • set boundaries
  • focus on your reactions

Questions to consider

  • Do people change after being annoyed?
  • How do you react to boredom?

Another view

People sometimes do learn from negative feedback.

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