DW needs help! Are animal rescues a waste of time?

[halo]

Please understand that no matter what you say back to him, he won't hear you. All he hears is his own opinion. It wouldnt matter if you'd say "twas brillig and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabes", he would still come back with his opinion. Best option? Smile and walk away.

 

[The Lisser]

I agree with the "smile and nod" philosophy. Nothing you SAY is going to change this guy's opinion. The fact that he expresses his feelings so strongly about it makes me wonder if at some level he is doubting his own beliefs. But nonetheless, in my experience at work, the best way to get folks to shut up faster is to smile and nod. Even if you totally disagree. If they don't think that they have anything to argue about, they'll shut up faster.

I work at a place with a number of very religious people who believe things differently than I do. I respect their right to believe what they want to, but I don't want to hear about it. So I do the "smile, nod, and walk away". If you are stuck in a closed space with the guy and can't get away, get busy. It's not as fun to talk to someone's back. The more of a response he gets the more he's going to do it.

The example that you set by the way that you live your life is more of a educational tool than anything you might say. Maybe he's envious of you and that's why he persists in harassing you. Anyway, I hope he puts a cork in it soon. Good luck to you, and good job rescuing those critters.

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

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She works in a dentist office. I'm sure she can come up with any number of good ways to shut him up. A healthy dose of novacaine and a root canal might do the trick. Or perhaps that goopy stuff they use to make impressions. Hmmm...

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

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She works in a dentist office. I'm sure she can come up with any number of good ways to shut him up. A healthy dose of novacaine and a root canal might do the trick. Or perhaps that goopy stuff they use to make impressions. Hmmm...

She's in a dental lab, where they make teeth. No novacane. Hey, she does yield a grinder though!

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

A grinder could be a very successful deterrent. Perhaps attack some metal with it so sparks fly and then she could add a maniacal laugh. BWAAHAAHAAHAAAAA!!! Perhaps he would leave her alone then.

If she is feeling a bit childish, tell her to put her fingers in her ears and say "LALALA... I can't hear you, I can't hear you." Seriously. What could he possibly respond to that?

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

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GREAT IDEA!

 

[Cetawin]

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Love it! Perfect!

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

IMHO, get a witness and inform him that his behavior is considered harasment and if he does it again HR will be the next stop. He won't listen to your DW's opinion, but he may listen is she spells it out with an obvious witness and if she uses verbage dirctly from the companies harasment policy. It doesn't have to be confrontational, just 'informative'. Maybe even post that policy at her work space for added emphasis...?

 

[TennesseeTruly]

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No, not amazing, just someone with a big heart for feathered creatures. Thankfully my husband is my partner-in-crime in this as well as he loves the parrots as well.

I'm so sorry that you lost your Blue & Gold. They're amazing beautiful animals that have so much love to give. I can't imagine my life without a parrot in it.

Laurie

 

[justbugged]

Proverbs 12:10 states that " That the righteous one is caring for the life of his domestic animal, but the mercies of the wicked ones are cruel. The New World Translation renders the word life as the word soul. So maybe that is where this guy is coming from. I don't think that it will matter. The book is fairly clear that humans are to care for the animals in a kind caring manner, and likens anyone that doesn't as wicked or unrighteous. So that is what I would use as my biblical reasons for caring for unwanted animals. I have a few ideas as to why this repeated idea seems to leaking out of this guy, but that doesn't really need posted here. I am reasonably sure that the only way you will get this guy to shut up, and back off is quote from the book that he is so fond of. I would quote Prov 12:10 every time he starts, and not say anymore. Or I suppose that you can ask him why this idea is so important to him. It seems to mean a lot to him and bothers him. He also needs to take it up with his pastor, or one of Jehovah's Witnesses. I am sure any one of those people will be more than willing to discuss the idea at length with him. That last idea may shut him up or send him off on another rant.

Please note that I did read the OP's original post and all the rest of the posts. I have no interest in this. I will also not respond to any further discussion on this subject. This is a subjective opinion base off of a lifetime of knowledge. I would best describe myself as non-religious at this time, and I am happy with that.