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@visakanv reminded of an annoying loop i would get into with this guy. i would see an opening for a bit that i thought was funny, and take it. the bit would involve taking on a low-status role.
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@visakanv he would then see me taking on a low status role and pounce on it as a sign of weakness, trying to confirm the low-status role as a dynamic between us. i would then respond by rejecting the low-status role, which would obviously involve some conflict.
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@visakanv he was within the same social group as me and my flatmates at the time, so it was hard to just avoid him. but i also didn't want to start caring so much about status that i'd avoid doing a funny bit. bad mismatch.