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Can you fake it?

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Can you pretend that you like people you don't?

I find it impossible- it was like when the clock struck midnight on my 40th birthday the fucks I gave about whether people liked me or not all disappeared

I cant even fake a half smile anymore.

I'm going to get the sack if I don't learn how to pretend.

Teach me oh wise Fab Forumites

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm the same! My tolerance for idiots has all but disappeared with age, I find it hard to even make small talk and feign a smile like I would before.

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By *manaWoman over a year ago

Basingstoke

Nope, cannot fake it at all!

Makes family gatherings quite amusing though

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

One sack and then you all will magicslly sort yourself out.

Bit like the kid who touches a hot radiator. Doesnt learn until it burns.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes I can. I have to really in my job. It’s more tolerating people and being polite. But I couldn’t pretend to be friends with someone etc.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Having said that I hope it never gets to that...

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By *a LunaWoman over a year ago

South Wales

I can’t. I have a “look” apparently.

I’ll be civil but that’s about it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes im a salesman

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By *affron40Woman over a year ago

manchester

People that I like can tell I like them. People I don’t I’ll be polite to with no warmth.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Of course you can, but whether they believe it is another matter! You can be mean to ppl you love too....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

At work, yes. Outside of that, no.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Nope, my face gives it away. I'd be shit at poker.

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Can you pretend that you like people you don't?

I find it impossible- it was like when the clock struck midnight on my 40th birthday the fucks I gave about whether people liked me or not all disappeared

I cant even fake a half smile anymore.

I'm going to get the sack if I don't learn how to pretend.

Teach me oh wise Fab Forumites

You don't need to like people, just be professional. A minimum level of politeness and courtesy is required but only enough to keep your professional standards.

Cal

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By *he Secret Tea PartyCouple over a year ago

London

"Can you pretend that you like people you don't?

I find it impossible- it was like when the clock struck midnight on my 40th birthday the fucks I gave about whether people liked me or not all disappeared

I cant even fake a half smile anymore.

I'm going to get the sack if I don't learn how to pretend.

Teach me oh wise Fab Forumites

No I can't. I can tolerate them but not pretend to like them.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

You have to be polite to those you don’t like, that’s working life, but that is as far as it goes. Outside of work there is normally one in a group I don’t like, but again it’s easy to be polite, but I’m not going to be your friend and you’ll know it

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By *urplequeenWoman over a year ago

Fife

Shared a post on the book of face the other day..

I need to teach my face to use its inside voice..

I just cant and wont fake it like i used too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I can, but it's such a waste of energy.

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By *itty9899Man over a year ago

Craggy Island

"Can you pretend that you like people you don't?

I find it impossible- it was like when the clock struck midnight on my 40th birthday the fucks I gave about whether people liked me or not all disappeared

I cant even fake a half smile anymore.

I'm going to get the sack if I don't learn how to pretend.

Teach me oh wise Fab Forumites

You just have to fake a little interest in people, keep it small amount and when they start to get on your nerves plan your exit strategy, civil bit small.

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By *uriousscouserWoman over a year ago

Wirral

Friendship no, but amused tolerance I can fake when I'm being paid to.

Outside work I don't give a fuck though.

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By *andybeachWoman over a year ago

In the middle

I can be polite and professional at work but my face still manages to do this

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I find it very hard. My face definitely gives me away

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have to for a job

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Nope, and I don’t usually try

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Can you pretend that you like people you don't?

I find it impossible- it was like when the clock struck midnight on my 40th birthday the fucks I gave about whether people liked me or not all disappeared

I cant even fake a half smile anymore.

I'm going to get the sack if I don't learn how to pretend.

Teach me oh wise Fab Forumites

You don't need to like people, just be professional. A minimum level of politeness and courtesy is required but only enough to keep your professional standards.

Cal"

I can just about manage the minimum level lately. I need to work on my poker face.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I can be polite and professional at work but my face still manages to do this

Haha yes that's my face too

I just wish everyone would shut the fuck up!

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