how much?
I have an acquaintance with two character traits which, when combined, are a real annoyance.. The first is an incredibly short memory. Since he never remembers what I answered the last time he asked, he wants to know what I paid for my instrument, what I think it's worth now, and can he buy it?
My answer is invariably "it's not for sale.". So then he reverts to questions 1 and 2, to which I reply "i don't recall what i paid and since it's not for sale, its monetary value is irrelevant.".
It goes around like this until I excuse myself for *any* reason I can think of.
Anyone have experience dealing with individuals/behaviors like this? I wish i had more insight so I could perhaps stop it without outright rudeness. (I'm aware that he's being rude, but I'd like to take the high road.)
Why don't I just cut him dead? He's older and a longstanding member of this group. I can't ask anyone in the group for advice, since I'm just a noob.
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