# Yes - Let's All Be Punctual and Polite

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [April 11, 2005, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-lets-all-be-punctual-and-polite/298737 "2005-04-11T03:08:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 12, 2005, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-lets-all-be-punctual-and-polite/298737/61 "2005-04-12T23:44:46Z")

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Oh, and you make an excellent point, too - it’s difficult for people to take advantage of you if you don’t let them. Work situations can be difficult to get out of, but some passive-aggressiveness can go a long way here - like not answering your phone when you know you’re about to be called in, etc.

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