[Jewelry making - Article 00649] - Re: [Orchid] Jewelry "Friends"

[Noel Yovovich]

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>     Last week, I sent my new sister-in-law things she had ordered and
>     she left me a message informing me that she would not be paying
>     for her necklace. Can you believe that? She just "informed" me,
>     like it was a done deal. 

    Wow, Kim! I guess you set the tone by starting off so carefully, but
    these stories sure support the idea of "a prophet is not without
    honor except in his own home"! I would be very tempted to leave the
    s-i-l a message saying, "Oh, sorry you didn't like it, I'll pick it
    back up from you Tuesday..." 

    The only advice I can offer is to change your ways, stand your
    ground, and do not allow anyone to make you feel bad about it. Just
    because you made a mistake in the past doesn't mean you are obliged
    to keep knocking yourself out for a bunch of freeloaders whose
    consciences-- if they had any-- should not have allowed them to take
    advantage of you in the first place! 

Noel
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