How to Deal With Negative People in Your Class

I think the key is a slow burn, you know. And i need to drift away, but i don't want there to be an argument. Also, this person knows a lot of stuff about me, and we have a lot of memories. I just remember that it's not forever, and you don't have to be around them forever. You'll never regret being nice to em. Even if they're the biggest asshold to you. Who cares? It doesn't matter. Think of it as a funny joke. Like, oh, how funny and silly it is that they're negative and an ass hole to me. I'm just going to be nice and make them feel stupid