Wayne says…
C-O-N-S-I-D-E-R-A-T-I-O-N or do I have to spell it out?
My entire and sole mantra to life is to ‘stop and consider.’ The stop moment could be a split second in time, the consideration element should not take too long either, if you’re a naturally considerate person. Sometimes it gets you nowhere at all, and people can even suggest that you will be walked all over, throughout life. MY reaction to that is that it will only make you stronger and arm you with the right approach when you are in their company again, or meet somebody equally inconsiderate. I would have: ‘have consideration and be considerate’ on my tombstone, if I was going to be buried.
More on this one: some people are just having a bad day, others are just a cunt, every day, regardless. It’s important that your own reactions don’t match theirs, otherwise you’ll just become another one.
More on this one: some people are just having a bad day, others are just a cunt, every day, regardless. It’s important that your own reactions don’t match theirs, otherwise you’ll just become another one.
Wayne
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Opinionated?
I think I used to be severely opinionated, but now I’d like to believe that it is seasoned with a kind and sympathetic approach to life. An understanding of someone else’s beliefs being way off and at the extreme opposite end to your own, doesn’t make your opinions right, morally correct or better than someone else’s. Applying that to topics that are humanly and socially unacceptable is probably the most challenging.
Wayne
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Knowledgeable of 70s and 80s music
In particular, I have very good knowledge of pop and disco music from 1975 through to about 1982. Certainly the disco music of the late 70s to mid 80s. You want to test me, don’t you? Come on, then!
Wayne
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Will always support equality
I have a fixation for correcting any narrow-minded, out-dated, religious viewpoint regarding standard protocols around sexual orientation preferences and gender fluidity. Yes, there was normal and ‘back in my day’ situations, but now it’s different. Accept it or fuck off.
Wayne
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Ability to see something funny in absolutely everything
Having had to create a comedic eulogy reading in a chapel of 40–50 mourners, and at several funerals, it is imperative to try to see the fun side of life, even in times of sadness, grief, and trouble. It could very well be the actual tool to get you through it. That said, my decency and regard for others, does allow for me to be respectful of other’s views and tolerances.
Wayne
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Stop it all with a smile and a hug
Over the decades, I have learned that volatile, hostile, argumentative and awkward situations can most often be solved with a sympathetic and considerate approach. Neighbour disputes, family squabbles and falling out with friends, are so easily avoided, if only we could apply a little compassion and understanding for how the other person/people feel.
Wayne
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Just can’t listen to R&B. I mean, I actually cannot
Over the decades, I’ve had a natural hatred for anything remotely heavy R&B wrapping style music. Trashy, aggressive lyrics related to anything chavvy or violent, or sexist, gangsta just makes me angry. I’m convinced it’s medical and not just an intolerance.
Wayne
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Food – you cannot hate it unless you’ve at least tasted it and tried it
I think it’s almost ignorant of anyone, at any age, to immediately turn their nose up at something, particularly if it’s offered to them. Try it, remove tastefully and tactfully if you genuinely keep it in your mouth. But have the experience so that you can be more intelligent-sounding when you’re explaining why you don’t like it, when next offered the same thing.
Wayne
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