One of the most frustrating parts of giving consultations, especially in person consultations, is when the person who I am advising does not take the advice well.
In fact, not only do they not take the advice with equanimity, but they lose the head completely and demonstrate a scary irrationality in their response.
Often, we have the satisfaction of giving a person good news, sometimes we have to tell them that they have an arguable case and it may be a 50/50 type situation in terms of success prospects.
But occasionally we have to tell a person they have no claim whatsoever, in my opinion.
And what they now do is a matter for them, but it should not include a legal claim or proceedings.
It is tremendously awkward when the reaction is irrational and over the top, but I must still hold my ground and give the best advice I can. That’s the job.
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