If a person is abrasive and harping on everyone, an equal opportunity annoyer, is that better than being a two-faced liar? Someone who compliments you sweetly and then turns around to cut you up?

I think so. At least with the abrasive person, you usually know where you stand. I'm a firm believer that people won't tease you, pick on you, give you hell, etc if they don't on some level like you. You simply wouldn't be worth their time.


Conversely, I find that while all compliments are wonderful, often where they come from makes them even more meaningful. Like the female impersonator who complimented me on my makeup.

Mel, wherever you are, I'm thinking of you today, and hope you are well. :)