Diary of a Handmaiden 4–Following Protocol–Eirtaé's Diary--Entry 6

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<–...> I had another talk with Sabé and she said that maybe I should just work on being less bossy and loosening up a little. And for once I'm going to listen. It isn't the first time someone has told me this, but I always ignored them because I figured they were being unreasonable. I mean, if people would listen, or better yet, do their jobs the right way on their own, I wouldn't always have to be telling them things.

But this time, what Sabé said actually made sense. She said that maybe if I only tell people what to do when it's really necessary or when they ask for my advice, then they'd be more willing to listen to me. That makes sense. I mean, maybe if I only speak up when it's really important, then eventually people will know that when I do speak up it's important.

Does that make any sense? Oh, well–I know what I mean, and it isn't like anyone else will ever listen to this.

I have a feeling learning to be less bossy is easier said than done, but I'm going to try.<...–>

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