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Avoid at all cost. Their constant need to mansplain just drains the soul out of me. Plus, the way my patience is set up, I will just get painted as the angry black woman if I engage. I know this is true because it has happened before.
Some days it's empowering to go toe to toe with them, other days it's exhausting. Set yourself up to be able to not care (i.e., can walk away any time).
I just pointedly ask questions when they slip up. Or say nothing if it’s not worth it. Most times I just don’t put myself in a situation to deal with them, if I don’t have to.
That’s the worst. I guess it depends on the context but personally I like non reaction approach. I don’t even give them the satisfaction of thinking they affect me.
Ignore
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