Selfishness and fear of personal responsibility seem to be the norm.

Kathleen, you are far too good for such treatment!

Bullies is right.  They attempt to rule by intimidation.  I say, "NEXT!"

Chris Ann, I do agree that trying to see the heart of the matter is important.  I do give fair warning before firing the fatal shot. 

Nicole, I'm with you!  If I can take into consideration that others are not perfect, I would appreciate a bit of leeway on my own imperfections.  I can stand corrected without being disrespected.  Which fist flinches first?

Sometimes in our efforts to remain "professional" we allow people a little too much latitude.

Well, I did post it in the group for Noobs.  Maybe a single soul will be saved, Carla Muss-Jacobs, Principal Broker (503) 810-7192 

It is a tough industry, with a lot of strong personalities.  And then you add in the customers...

Thank you, Dorie.  It's never fun but sometimes it must be done.

It's so true.  Some people need to learn how to be a decent human being!

Judi, I'm glad it's something that you got to skip.  I've come a long way and it definitely feels better than it used to.

Tammy, I've thought about a lot over the years and I do think that part of it is that we try so DAMN hard to be nice to people that when they back us into a corner and leave us no other option we struggle to go against our true nature.  *This applies to RE only.  Mess with my kids and I'll cut you quick. 

I know there are times I've taken too much BS from people because I felt I had too much invested to NOT get paid.  And the same goes for my kids. LOL  that is a good mama thing.

Unfortunately with some people, respect is not an automatic thing.  Trust me, I've seen it action.

I'm not sure what the youth are referring to but every human is to be accorded the respect of others and not attacked or belittled. 

I believe the current meme is: It costs $0 to be a decent human being.  Pretty simple!

If we can bolster the confidence of even one, then we have succeeded.

Practice makes perfect in this case, Debbie. 

Absolutely, Richie!  Hurt people, hurt people.  It's easy to see, sometimes easy to contain. 

You're absolutely right, Pam.  I'm not willing to trade my self respect and good name for anyone.

Thank you, Wanda. 

Thanks, Debbie.  It's a tough world out there and we have to be tough too!