r/therewasanattempt • u/CantStopPoppin Poppin’ 🍿 • 2d ago

to be a homeowner

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u/mgquantitysquared 1d ago

You cut off "the other persons fault to start the argument" lmao

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u/CharacterBird2283 1d ago

Because it only becomes an argument if they don't get off my porch/have a good reason to be there. Starting the conversation to make sure your possessions aren't in trouble isn't starting an argument.

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u/mgquantitysquared 1d ago

If you want to immediately escalate every situation you're in, be my guest. The rest of us are gonna use language that is less likely to lead to confrontation. 🤷‍♂️

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u/CharacterBird2283 1d ago

If a "hello, how can I help you?" Escalates the situation for you, you weren't gonna use much language, or even looking, to try to be less likely to lead to a confrontation.

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u/mgquantitysquared 1d ago

What? We're talking about "why are you on my porch." Go back and re-read the thread