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by AhMeD_2_3 on November 22nd, 2004

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If a friend promises to call and doesn't, how can I politely let them know I'm offended?

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  • by BrookeElaine on March 19th, 2006

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    I am a person who forgets to call people back. I have a friend who gets very offended at this. She is not the only person I forget to call back, but she must think that my lack of calling is due to some malicious agenda or being purposefully rude. She tried the "teasing" approach, and I must say, she wasn't satisfied with my honest confession that I am not a phone person and I forget/get too busy to call people back when they just want to talk (ie, not a specific reason for calling, like to get information). She ended up causing a very emotional confrontation which has led to distance in our relationship.

    My advice is, gauge the level of your offense. Are you mildly irritated? Let them know that you missed their call, wished they had called you. Are you terribly hurt that they didn't call? You need to express to them right away that you are someone who takes very seriously matters of the telephone and that it bothered you when they promised to phone but didn't. It will make your relationship easier and happier if you are as upfront about this as possible.

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    • Simply don't promise to call if unsure you will remember! And say so!

      LynfromNM

      by LynfromNM on March 26th, 2006

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