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I mean, I am maybe somewhat sensitive, but its just an unnecessary comment when other person doesn't know you personally, I am already used to getting trash on the internet, never received comment like that before even in HS when the other person clearly knows you personally.
Maybe I should add that the whole chat was just me and another sophmore
I also don’t see how it’s mean. Why don’t you two private chat tho
I mean its just not common to private chat, I guess it could be interpreted as not mean, but still kinda of uncalled for
I mean this in no insult to you, but college students are basically bigger high school students. They rarely consider how they make others feel. I wouldn’t mind it no matter how you take it. On campus I’m often surprised how undergrads act to one another.
Its not an insult, I would agree that I was naive/too sensitive, it was just unexpected and bummer that I wasn't prepared for in a more grown up environment (maybe this is the correct term)?
I think you were maybe expecting a more grown up environment and you didn't get one. I'm a Phd Candidate and people can still be so random in how they speak to others. I too can easily get annoyed at such. Maybe we are both sensitive, but others rarely considers how they speak affects those around them.