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Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 28 Oct 20

For those who don't know, a chippy is a person who is so defensive or insecure about herself and himself. Whenever I meet a soul like this, I tried to stay away from him or her. Typical behavior is that he or she possesses an...

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Eric Weddle Retired

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (7407) • Sparta, Tennessee 10 Feb 20

One of my favorite players in the NFL has officially retired. Eric Weddle played for the San Diego Chargers from 2007-2015, my team, the Baltimore Ravens from 2016-2018 and the Los Angeles Rams in 2019. He's a six time...

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An odd experience. Was I almost killed by someone having a stroke?

The Horse @TheHorse (238277) • Walnut Creek, California 22 Jan 20

I just had a really odd experience as I was heading home from work today. I am driving my rental Nissan pick-up truck, and would really rather not be struck by a speeding, texting or disabled driver. I am hoping to get my Nissan...

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I really hate closed minded people...

lady Di @lady1993 (27221) • Philippines 2 Jan 12

I was just reading some discussions on imdb and there was this user who thinks he is always right about the ending of this particular movie (The Pledge). Even though many people have shared their ideas on it, which were contrary...

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Why do people get so defensive when someone disagrees with them?

jen14ed @jen14ed (865) • Philippines 6 Sep 09

Why do people get so defensive when someone disagrees with them? it is not personal can't people just accept that people have different opinion?.

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Aussies were most defensive? Is Aus domination coming to an end?

sivanj @sivanj (1263) • India 22 Oct 08

This second test between India and Australia has brought about the biggest loss for australia. Even more is highlighted by the stats of the match. Australians ran only 11% of their runs in singles. while india scored 25% of...

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Are you offensive? Or defensive?

tiffanykei @tiffanykei (44) • United States 7 Oct 08

My friends are constantly telling me that I'm too nice and that I need to toughen up more. Thing is, I do! I'm nice because I never speak out first.. I rarely attack unless being attacked. I guess you can say I'm more defensive...

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Which defensive team did you ended up picking for your fantasy team league?

ottster @ottster (93) • United States 3 Sep 08

I have two fantasy league that I'm currently joined. My defensive team for the first league are New York Giants and the other league are the Colts. What about you who did you ended up with?

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How do you respond when someone criticises you?

kiran1978 @kiran1978 (4134) • Australia 11 Apr 08

I was brought up in a pretty critical environment. My stepdad was always criticising me about everything. Did not matter what I did, or how well I did at something, he was always critical of me. For example when...

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How Do You Deal With Hedgehog People?

luneliza @luneliza (197) 9 Apr 08

Hedgehog, prickly, jumpy... Does it ring a bell? In most of the cases they are lovely people, with a heart of gold, but they usually have something, a big frustration in their lives that makes them over-sensitive to certain words...

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Do you jump to your child's defense without thinking?

kbourgerie @kbourgerie (8780) • United States 2 Apr 08

I am so guilty of jumping to my son's defense without weighing the situation. The moment I hear anyone say something that even remotely sounds like its going to be negative or is going to serve as any kind of affront against him,...

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Opinions do differ.But are you sure that you are putting down your own opinion

Bala @balasri (26537) • India 24 Nov 07

to a discussion here in a decent light vein instead of being aggressive and defensive unnecessarily?

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Improving road traffic in India: the way ahead

assjjj @assjjj (4) 14 Nov 07

Indian driving is criticised and laughed at worldwide. But training and education rather than criticism is more likely to help. Driving a Cultural Change in India is an effort to do just that. Its a site offering comprehensive...

Was it right on part of dravid not to give follow on?

rb200406 @rb200406 (1824) • India 14 Aug 07

Was it right on part of dravid not to give follow on?What do you think?Doesn't it show the defensive mindset of Dravid?All through the match India was in commanding position but the result is tame draw.I don't think it was...

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who is the best defensive batsmen in the world

binny29 @binny29 (1527) • India 11 Aug 07

for me its rahul dravid -thats why he is calle dthe wall of indian cricket

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Do you get defensive when someone tells you that you are WRONG?

Jennifer21 @Jennifer21 (2476) • United States 12 Jun 07

I admit, I like to always be right, and when someone proves me wrong, I get a little defensive. I do it because they have made me feel like an idiot. I will disagree with them and continue to say I am right, although I know I...

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Why are people always on the defensive side?

racheld @racheld (840) • United States 8 Mar 07

Doesn't it seem like people are a bit snappy these days? You make one comment and its like you offended their family. They feel the need to snap on you and its really starting to tick me off. Does anyone else find people more...

Is attack the best defense?

arkaf61 @arkaf61 (10881) • Canada 24 Feb 07

Hubby seems to think so. And I guess it works for him. Once he is "attacked" instead of answering to the accusations, apologize or even think about them, he immediately "counterattacks" with something else, often not even related...

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How do you take criticism?

arkaf61 @arkaf61 (10881) • Canada 24 Feb 07

NO matter what we do, say or act, we will find those who criticize us. Sometimes it's actually constructive criticism. How do you take that criticism? Do you get defensive? Do you hear the opinion and analyze it to see if there...

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Peter Schmeichel is the last goalkeeper that can raise the spirit of Man U

masterite @masterite (14) • Indonesia 23 Jan 07

Lack of spirit is the main problem of the player nowadays. The defensive lines often run late to close down the opponent attacker. The goalkeeper holds important part here. So far I don't see van de Sar can do anything about this...

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