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[–] Piers@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I suppose the only way to turn it back around on them would be to try scaring them by saying you have something contagious like strep throat, or worse, so they’ll shut up and leave you alone.

I do find that I suddenly feel like I need to clear my throat when this happens.