Posted by Gabbi-x-2 on May 13, 2005, at 7:44:27
In reply to Re: performance adults demand of children, posted by Dr. Bob on May 13, 2005, at 3:30:10
> > I've always associated being told to "be nice" or "Act nice" with a performance adults demand of children
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> Hmm, maybe that's one reason posters sometimes have a strong reaction to being asked to be civil?
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> Bob
I think that's probably likely, but for me it's the word "nice" that actually causes the strong reaction, being asked to be civil doesn't make me feel as patronized.
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