petulant, screaming, tantrum-throwing, recalcitrant, or argumentative child. If you can bring one of these images to mind the next time he yells at you, you might respond with, “You may not raise your voice to me” or “I don’t like that tone of voice.” Or you might be quick enough to say, “Stop! Take a deep breath and please talk nicely.” An angry man may abuse you around friends in a way which has meaning only to you. In this situation, if you speak up, you may appear to be “out of line” or “making something up.” Try responding with, “Although no one here knows what this is about, I am very
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