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3. I worked for a rich person who would always correct me if I said "No" "But" or anything that he deemed negative.

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 12:40 PM

Feb 7

It was like walking on egg shells every time I had to speak with him. I think it had more to do with me being a woman and the desire to control.

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A Short Story About Rich People And Apologies [View all] Coolgoober Feb 7 OP

I had to really think about that. Biophilic Feb 7 #1

Manners are reserved for their peers or betters. AloeVera Feb 7 #2

This being rude wealth signaling must be a fairly recent thing. Hugin Feb 7 #4