Self-appraisal

[bunsen_h]

Inspired by a recent encounter:

Nothing is more effective at eliciting a bout of self-examination than sincere approval by someone I find detestable.
 

Comments

[dewline.livejournal.com]

All too true.

[harvey-rrit.livejournal.com]

My reaction is more along the lines of telling him, "Well, there's hope for your reform."