thedorf
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- Oct 1, 2008
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extraneous comments removed, I was parting with a client - here is the email I sent to him
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3-4 years ago I traveled Southeast Asia over a 10 month period. On my third pass through Thailand I went to attend a 10-day silent retreat at a Buddhist Monastery. I completed 2 days.
On the third day I withdrew. One of the two instructors, a lady, asked me why I was leaving ( the male instructor did not speak English). I went into a tirade about how I felt I was being "raped" ( and yes I used that word ) by the environment when the truth was simply that I was starving and the heat was killing me.
I had eaten all the peanut butter in the place within the first day and I couldn't stand the smell of the food they were cooking regularly (which was loved by the Thai's in attendance). Vinegar-based whatever for breakfast I cannot do.
The lady paused and then replied to me "I accept your decision."
I believe she saw an opportunity to teach me something.
I turned in disbelief and walked out, being American I had expected a defense. But she offered none.
I accept your decision Mr. XYZ, and I wish you and yours the best in life.
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That little blurb earned me a $2,500 cash bonus the next day.
thedorf
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3-4 years ago I traveled Southeast Asia over a 10 month period. On my third pass through Thailand I went to attend a 10-day silent retreat at a Buddhist Monastery. I completed 2 days.
On the third day I withdrew. One of the two instructors, a lady, asked me why I was leaving ( the male instructor did not speak English). I went into a tirade about how I felt I was being "raped" ( and yes I used that word ) by the environment when the truth was simply that I was starving and the heat was killing me.
I had eaten all the peanut butter in the place within the first day and I couldn't stand the smell of the food they were cooking regularly (which was loved by the Thai's in attendance). Vinegar-based whatever for breakfast I cannot do.
The lady paused and then replied to me "I accept your decision."
I believe she saw an opportunity to teach me something.
I turned in disbelief and walked out, being American I had expected a defense. But she offered none.
I accept your decision Mr. XYZ, and I wish you and yours the best in life.
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That little blurb earned me a $2,500 cash bonus the next day.
thedorf
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