Posted by Alex Elliott on April 6, 2006, at 22:21:29
In reply to Re: I wonder why Dr. Bob won't accept my scarf, posted by zazenduck on April 4, 2006, at 18:33:33
Hi zazenduck,
I'm not a regular poster, but I read here almost everyday. I just wanted to say: Good Point! It very much seems to me that Dr. Bob continues to engage about this (the scarf). Have you read any Eric Berne? "Games People Play" ? I often think of his ideas, in regard to this website. But perhaps I'm just being paranoid. Still, when I read this post by you, I was surprised and pleased. I think you may be on to something.
Sincerely,
AE> It almost seems like he wants to continue to engage with you about this. Wouldn't it have been simpler to take the gift say thank you and not make an issue about it? (Oh and don't forget to send a thank you note)
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> Dr Bob doesn't always see social norms the way others do....it's just part of being Dr Bob.
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> Refusing to accept it just makes it into a bigger deal and continues the dialogue with all this wondering why! I can see a therapist reacting in this way but a forum owner??
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> Of course Mrs Bob may have a strict no gifts from girls under 25 policy for Bob and she may have laid down the law!! But geez it was a scarf not a set of underwear!
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> I like you Deneb. I admire your spirit. PLEASE don't let this upset you and get yourself blocked or ruin your trip to Toronto,ok?> It almost seems like he wants to continue to engage with you about this. Wouldn't it have been simpler to take the gift say thank you and not make an issue about it? (Oh and don't forget to send a thank you note)
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> Dr Bob doesn't always see social norms the way others do....it's just part of being Dr Bob.
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> Refusing to accept it just makes it into a bigger deal and continues the dialogue with all this wondering why! I can see a therapist reacting in this way but a forum owner??
>
> Of course Mrs Bob may have a strict no gifts from girls under 25 policy for Bob and she may have laid down the law!! But geez it was a scarf not a set of underwear!
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> I like you Deneb. I admire your spirit. PLEASE don't let this upset you and get yourself blocked or ruin your trip to Toronto,ok?
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