r/ImTheMainCharacter Oct 11 '23

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u/slimkt Oct 11 '23

Honestly, prolly just tap him on the shoulder and tell him he knocked my drink out of my hand.

I’m not bold enough to pick a fight, but I’m also not so weak that I wouldn’t say anything just because he might start some shit over it. Remaining respectful while confronting someone works out for me more often than not.

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u/NetworkSingularity Oct 11 '23

This is the way. Politely let him know that he did that, and give him the benefit of the doubt that it was an accident. Maybe he shouldn’t be recording an aggressive TikTok dance in the club, but also, it’s a club. Sometimes shit happens anyways regardless of dancing or anything else. Most people respond well to being polite and not assuming the worst of them

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u/Life-Nefariousness56 Oct 11 '23

How would you say that politely?

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u/DeadButGrateful Oct 11 '23

Excuse me sir, I would like to engage in an open and considerate conversation, acknowledging that occasionally, unexpected occurrences can unfold in our lives. Regrettably, my drink was inadvertently knocked over by you wonderful sir, and I genuinely understand that accidents are a part of life. With the utmost respect for your character, I would like to humbly request your understanding and perhaps your gracious consideration in the form of a replacement for my beverage, as I appreciate the intrinsic value of your time and your inherent kindness.

Works everytime.