Need help dealing with my neighbor....

newertoy · Jun 30, 2012

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Seems to me he's got a chip on his shoulder. He took it as brothA rather than brothER (which, to me, is as if one is family). I use it as a term of endearment, words of brotherhood.

You and your boss did nothing wrong.

He is CHOOSING to be offended by something that was not to be offensive. That is in HIS mind, not presented with the thought of hurting him.

You've tried to explain it to him, you been friendly and accommodating. You are going out of your way to try to make amends. You've done your part and he's being stubborn. He wants it this way, so be it. When he comes into your place of business, treat him as any other customer. He does not want to be considered your brother, so in honour if his decision, don't give him the family benefits of your company. I mean... you wouldn't want to insult him, would you?
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Sounds as if he has a problem--not you.
Crap-i get called bro-brotha--never gave it a thought.

OffroadToy · Jun 30, 2012

I thought we were all brothers and sisters. If that's all it takes to have him treat you like that don't bother with the sob...he's got a screw loose mentally.

rleeharris · Jun 30, 2012

This would sure would be a lot better if we could all just learn to laugh at ourselves and each other a bit more. The more I think about it the more I think you should invite him over and do exactly the opposite of what was mentioned above: Definitely serve chicken and waffles, ribs, watermelon, Kool-Aid (red drank), etc. Maybe he will see the ridiculousness of his sensitivity and learn to laugh a bit more.

Well, maybe not... probably wouldn't work. But maybe you should buy him a couple season's of Dave Chapelle on DVD. Now that guy knows how to make people laugh at themselves, regardless of race.

In the immortal words of the recently deceased Rodney King, "Ca... ca... can we all get along?"

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