Whiter Shades of Pale (38 page)
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Is there a definitive answer to this argument?
No
“I respect your opinion but I think you are wrong.”
Did they let it go?
No
Can you trick them into thinking Malcolm Gladwell supports your point of view?
No
Can you recite a vague poem from a writer who shares your ethnicity?
No
Has the fight devolved into name calling?
No
Do you think you could beat this person in a fight?
Yes
Puff out your chest and say, “Do we have a problem?”
Did they back down?
No
Call them racist.
VICTORY!
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Is there a definitive answer to this argument?
No
“I respect your opinion but I think you are wrong.”
Did they let it go?
No
Can you trick them into thinking Malcolm Gladwell supports your point of view?
No
Can you recite a vague poem from a writer who shares your ethnicity?
No
Has the fight devolved into name calling?
No
Do you think you could beat this person in a fight?
No
Call them racist.
VICTORY!
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