Exceptional Tolerance FAQ

This is a list of questions and answers about exceptional tolerance, the art of being slightly less intolerant than everyone else.

Q: What is exceptional tolerance?

A: It's a skill that allows you to be just as annoying as possible without getting fired or divorced.

Q: How do I develop exceptional tolerance?

A: Practice tolerating your coworkers' microwaved fish dinners for lunch every Friday.

Q: What are some examples of exceptional tolerance in action?

A: Watching your aunt's 12-hour slideshow of her cat's surgery is a great exercise in exceptional tolerance. So is attending your cousin's 3-day music festival in the blistering heat.

Q: Can I use exceptional tolerance to avoid conflict?

A: Only if you're willing to accept that the conflict is just a manifestation of the other person's exceptional intolerance.

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