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What does it mean?
Everyone is viewed negatively by someone else depending on the perspective.
In plain terms
Someone always sees you as unwanted.
What can you take from it?
Expect to be disliked by some.

Where it applies

  • social dynamics
  • identity politics
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • accept criticism
  • find your tribe
  • embrace diversity

Questions to consider

  • Who defines what is desirable?
  • How do you handle being an outsider?

Another view

Not everyone is undesirable to everyone; many find mutual acceptance.

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