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[quote=Anonymous]This is a very odd post. Feels like it's written by a young teen or tween who is still seeing the world in very black and white, which isn't something you see in many adults.

There are no (or at least very, very few) people who are all bad. Almost everyone is a mix of good and bad. We do good things, we do bad things, we have positive traits, we have negative traits. Attempting to label or categorize everyone as a "good person" or a "bad person" is irrational and unproductive.

You also don't need to make a "decision" about whether you like someone or you don't. Again, it doesn't need to be that black and white. You can have a holistic view of someone. So, in your view, this person is generally pleasant to be around, and she's a helpful coworker. Sometimes she can be fake, and it's more important to her to look good to the boss than to be honest. Okay. Sounds like a reasonable assessment. So, she's probably not going to be your best friend. But you can enjoy her company at work, and thank her honestly for her help, and remember that she will not always have your back, so you do need to be a bit wary. And of course, you treat her with professionalism, as she's a coworker, and kindly, as she is a fellow human being. The end.

Also, being mean is an action. Deciding someone isn't your favorite person, or recognizing their flaws, or even disliking someone, isn't on its own "mean."[/quote]

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