The SNIPER

"Stand there for a moment in silence, take a deep breath and go on. "

R&R: Trying to be "bigger than" the Sniper by ignoring this difficult behavior is the most common reaction to sniping in public. Let's see where it takes you.

(An eerie silence hangs in the room. People shift uncomfortably. Someone clears their throat and it seems quite loud against the silence. Rickles is grinning at you.)

YOU: As I was saying ... after a careful examination of the facts, it is my belief that ...

RICKLES: (To the person next to him) Some people don't have much to say, the only trouble is you have to wait so long to find out!

(Continue to Ignore him) ".....where was I? Ah yes. It is my belief that this plan will bring great returns..."
(Show him you mean business. Continue to snipe and cut him him down) "You know Rickles, I wish I could lower my IQ so I could have a meaningful dialog with you!"

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