The last word

Some people wish to just have the last word. An example is below:

X: So, where did you buy this from?

Me: I saw it on display outside a local store. It looked really cute, so I bought it.

X: I too have something similar. It is blue in colour.

Me: Nice

X: It has to be, my XX bought it from a popular city. I show it to all my relatives who come home. Everyone just loves it.

Me: Great. Do you use it?

X: No, I don’t. What’s the point? It would get dirty and it’s a gift.

Me: Ok.

X: I think you should do the same.

Me: Ok.

X: You need to learn how to organize your gifts, what is to be given to whom, who gave you gifts in the past, …

I stay silent after this.

These people are quite similar on e-mails too.

My e-mail:

Dear A, As discussed, kindly find attached the word document for your perusal. Thanks.

A’s reply:

Dear Me, Could you please forward it to Z.

Me: Dear A, I have done the needful. Thanks.

A’s reply: Thank you!

Me: You’re welcome.

A’s reply: No problem!

Sometimes it gets difficult handling such people. The toughest part is you can’t change them but still have to deal with them. The only thing that can make you happy is a smile.