'Don't take this ass-whippin' personally, son!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Austin warns that physical punishment is coming but claims it is impersonal.
- In plain terms
- I am going to beat you but do not take it personally.
- What can you take from it?
- Detachment can make harsh actions seem businesslike.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can violence ever be truly impersonal?
- How do you frame conflict to reduce personal offense?
Another view
Calling violence impersonal rarely reduces the emotional impact.
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