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		mlindner on Feb 6, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Gen Z Netiquettes No that's not a recipe for healthy relationships. A healthy relationship is where you excuse others accidental faux pas in the interest of maintaining a good relationship. Only if they become highly offensive do you consider breaking off relations. That's how social norms work.

xboxnolifes on Feb 6, 2023 [–]

I'm not talking about faux pas. I'm talking about the things you're expected to do, or not do, for the sake of managing the emotions of others.

mlindner on Feb 6, 2023 | [–]

People don't normally manage the emotions of others (other than maybe a hysterical girlfriend). At least it's not something I've ever done.

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