. What a Random person says. Translation of what they really mean: AND My answer (the polite version): . . What a Random person says. . “You look stupid” “I am only saying this to be nice” “Someone should warn You, that you are just embarrassing yourself” “Why don't you have more respect for yourself than that” . . Translation of what they really mean: . “I don’t like what you are doing” “You are making ME cringe and uncomfortable” “Why don’t you Respect ME and MY opinion of what you are doing!” “I don’t approve” “I think I am cool and that you should want to impress me.” “I feel you should respect and obey me and my authority.” “CONFORM!” . . My answer (the polite version): . “It's not ME that I do not respect” “I have plenty of self-respect” “It is You and your opinions that I have absolutely No respect or regard for.” “Because I don’t think you are ‘cool’ –“ “You are not my leader” “I am not your follower” “I don’t need your approval or for you to like me” “Your cringe issue