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Unwittingly Aroused Anger Resentment Your Best Friend Desire Hurt

知识 Unwittingly you have done something that has aroused anger and resentment in your best friend. You had no desire to hurt him, yet he makes it obvious that he feels pretty bitter about the whole situation. (Perhaps you failed to invite him to a gathering he wanted to come to; or you neglected to consult him before making a decision on a matter in which he felt he should have some say.) His friendship is valuable to you and you wish to restore yourself in his good graces. What do you do?

You try to placate him.
《》 changing hostility
出处 Word Power Made Easy SESSION 19

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