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Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

The Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

I have used the expression “the straw that broke the camel’s back” or a similar idiom when referring to an incident that pushes an ongoing situation too far across a line of tolerance. I didn’t know the derivation of this … Continue reading →

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Forgiving When Asked

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

Forgive me. I apologize. I was an idiot. You didn’t deserve what I said. I was so wrong. I didn’t mean it. You are a saint for putting up with me. Will you please forgive me? In whatever form requests … Continue reading →

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Conflict: Threat or Treat

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

It may seem a strange coupling – threat or treat – when it comes to talking about conflict. Threat is, of course, more straightforward, since we commonly sense some type of challenge when we are in conflict. That is, if … Continue reading →

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Conflict Posturing

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

When I first started to practice law some years ago I heard the expression and then, observed the act of “posturing” – as referred to lawyers who became positional during negotiations or court proceedings. As I observed it, posturing is … Continue reading →

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Yea, Yea Tell It To the Judge

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

You have likely heard or possibly used this expression “Yea, yea tell it to the judge”. In my experience, it is usually said in a demeaning and sarcastic manner when the speaker disagrees with another’s perspective on a matter. It’s … Continue reading →

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