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Poets write love notes in a bid to win their lover’s heart, dreamers put their notes in a bottle and let the sea take care of it, and many people like you and me, they can imagine their shopping trip with a grocery list.

But sometimes, notes, or rather their writers, take a more sinister turn. As a result, from time to time, people spot passive-aggressive, weird and questionable notes and messages glued to anywhere from shop windows, coffee places, their own buildings, you name it.

Below we wrapped up some of the most mildly infuriating notes that make you wonder why some thoughts land on paper when they'd have been better off kept inside the writer's head.

#1

This Made Me Mad

This Made Me Mad

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Apathetic Bovine
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's heartbreaking. It looks so well done. Hope they found a different baby (and more appreciative parent!) to gift it to.

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To find out when leaving a note to someone is a good idea and when it isn’t, as well as how to sound nice in writing or when it is better to talk face-to-face, Bored Panda reached out to Beth Collier, a communication, creativity, & leadership consultant.

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    #2

    Racist Karen Left This Note

    Racist Karen Left This Note

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh s**t. I dated a Chinese guy for 22 years and I'm a white person who was adopted at birth into a Mexican family. Not only did I sin with interracial dating, I sinned with INTERRACIAL BEING ALIVE!!! XD Also, "a neighbor" is such a racist chode-gargler. I was going to give them cráp for the horribly racist and pejorative term "Indian" vs. "indigenous person" or "Native" or even, you know, the actual tribe name/tribe identity of the person they sent the letter to. Then I remembered that árseholes like "a neighbor" just don't care.

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    #3

    Found In A Tenancy Facebook Group

    Found In A Tenancy Facebook Group

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    Happiness is Hippo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is shocking - not that they're trying to unfairly withhold bond, but that they're brazen enough to post about it!

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    When asked whether leaving a note to your neighbors about something that you don't like is the way to go, Beth said that it depends on the situation.

    “A face-to-face conversation can be preferable, as you can get more information (and possibly a resolution) faster from a conversation.” She explained: “For example, your neighbor may not realize that their music is loud or that their barking dog is bothering you, and you might be able to resolve this situation quickly through a short conversation.”

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    #4

    That’s So Wrong

    That’s So Wrong

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    #5

    My Work Doesn’t Allow You To Use A Toilet As A Toilet

    My Work Doesn’t Allow You To Use A Toilet As A Toilet

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    Lil Potato
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop! this bowl is for cereal only- if wishing to eat chile use other bowl!

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    #6

    I Was Recently Engaged To My Girlfriend And Someone Sent Me This In The Mail

    I Was Recently Engaged To My Girlfriend And Someone Sent Me This In The Mail

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    On the other hand, the leadership consultant argues, “if you leave a note instead, your neighbor may interpret your message more critically, and may respond more negatively as a result.”

    Beth says that if you don't feel safe or comfortable speaking to the neighbor, then it's OK to write a note, “just choose your words carefully."

    #7

    The First Time I Went By Myself. Today I Took My Husband With Me. Spot The Difference

    The First Time I Went By Myself. Today I Took My Husband With Me. Spot The Difference

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    #8

    Apparently Submitting Assignments Before The Due Date Is Considered “Late”

    Apparently Submitting Assignments Before The Due Date Is Considered “Late”

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    Brenda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Report to the department head and college dean. Threaten to tell reporters unless its fixed

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    In order not to sound passive-aggressive in a note that could potentially aggravate the situation, Beth’s advice is to “be polite, explain the situation, and look for a solution together. Your neighbor may be inconsiderate, but they may not know there is even an issue.”

    Beth argues that it’s best to “write the note like an adult speaking to another adult - not like a parent speaking to a naughty child. Keep your message short and simple - but be clear about what the issue is, and what you want.”

    #10

    This Poorly Written Letter From My Passive Aggressive Neighbor Telling Me To Remove My 'Legally-Owned' Plants From My Property

    This Poorly Written Letter From My Passive Aggressive Neighbor Telling Me To Remove My 'Legally-Owned' Plants From My Property

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    Shyla Bouche
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the police? Yes, I'd like to report fake plants on someone's porch.

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    #11

    Left On My Sister’s Windshield… Who Is From Asheville, But Has South Carolina Plates… Stay Classy Asheville

    Left On My Sister’s Windshield… Who Is From Asheville, But Has South Carolina Plates… Stay Classy Asheville

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go away and take that tourist money our economy benefits from with you immediately!!!!1

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    #12

    Student Gets A Zero On An Assignment For Turning It In Unstapled

    Student Gets A Zero On An Assignment For Turning It In Unstapled

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    Happiness is Hippo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would appeal this, take it to the head of faculty. It's nasty power play and nothing to do with academic ability.

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    "If you know the neighbor and have a decent relationship with them, it can be easier (and faster) to speak to them face-to-face. When you talk to someone face-to-face, it is easier to communicate your tone and meaning than it is in writing,” Beth explained.

    She also reminds readers to think about timing if you approach them (e.g. you might want to avoid meal times, or late at night/first thing in the morning). “And don't approach them when you're angry."

    #13

    One Of A Seemingly Endless Series Of Unreasonable Notes Left By My Boss. It’s Great Here

    One Of A Seemingly Endless Series Of Unreasonable Notes Left By My Boss. It’s Great Here

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    #14

    Went To A Friendsgiving, They Let Their Neighbor Know Ahead Of Time That They Would Be Having People Over, It Was 4:45pm On A Saturday And About 6 People Were There At That Point. He Abruptly Knocked On The Door Once, Taped This Note To The Door And Ran Off

    Went To A Friendsgiving, They Let Their Neighbor Know Ahead Of Time That They Would Be Having People Over, It Was 4:45pm On A Saturday And About 6 People Were There At That Point. He Abruptly Knocked On The Door Once, Taped This Note To The Door And Ran Off

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    #15

    What Is Wrong With People? Open Your Own Mail

    What Is Wrong With People? Open Your Own Mail

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    Lil Potato
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    got curious over what was in a birthday card? more like wondering if there was money

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    #16

    I'm *Trying* To Date And I Encounter This Constantly. Why Is It Such A Big Deal That I Choose Not To Drink Alcohol?

    I'm *Trying* To Date And I Encounter This Constantly. Why Is It Such A Big Deal That I Choose Not To Drink Alcohol?

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    #17

    This USPS Delivery Guy Who Left A Passive-Agressive Note On My Mother's Package Of Cat Food. She Has An Injured Back

    This USPS Delivery Guy Who Left A Passive-Agressive Note On My Mother's Package Of Cat Food. She Has An Injured Back

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    #18

    They Took Out All The Milk We Stored For My 3 Kids And Left Us This Note

    They Took Out All The Milk We Stored For My 3 Kids And Left Us This Note

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    #19

    Found This Note On My Car After Work

    Found This Note On My Car After Work

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    #20

    Dunkin’ Donuts By Me Blatantly Admitting That They Use Ice To Give You Less Coffee In Your Drink

    Dunkin’ Donuts By Me Blatantly Admitting That They Use Ice To Give You Less Coffee In Your Drink

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    #21

    Neighbor Took Delivery Of A Package That Our Business Purchased, Used The Contents, And Now Wants Us To Pay For The Scraps

    Neighbor Took Delivery Of A Package That Our Business Purchased, Used The Contents, And Now Wants Us To Pay For The Scraps

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's... literally theft. I hope OP took this literal signed confession to the police!

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    #22

    Somebody Left This Note On My Car… In My Assigned Space…

    Somebody Left This Note On My Car… In My Assigned Space…

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    Shyla Bouche
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Were you complaining about yourself parking in your assigned space? Perhaps you should give yourself a good talking to.

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    #23

    *Gasp* Imagine Having The Audacity To Walk Barefoot In Your Own Apartment

    *Gasp* Imagine Having The Audacity To Walk Barefoot In Your Own Apartment

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd get me a nice pair of "indoor" Doc Martens and fire up some YouTube videos on learning Riverdance....

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    #24

    But… It Is…

    But… It Is…

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    Neuridivergent
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if EV, maybe they weren't charging, which is why the writer thought it wasn't electric. And that begs the question, why take the spot if you don't need to charge?

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    #25

    So Sorry About Stealing Your Golf Clubs. Here's My Old Sh**ty Set... A Neighbor Of Mine Woke Up To Find This Note On Her Van The Day After It Was Broken Into

    So Sorry About Stealing Your Golf Clubs. Here's My Old Sh**ty Set... A Neighbor Of Mine Woke Up To Find This Note On Her Van The Day After It Was Broken Into

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    Lil Potato
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the fact he planned it out so much to even type out a note, and he still was like 'hey this is a good idea'

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    #26

    This Note In The Window Of A DQ Here In Eastern KY

    This Note In The Window Of A DQ Here In Eastern KY

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    Lakota Wolf
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, yeah, the government stimulus packages (of which none are even enough to cover an average month's rental cost) are TOTALLY the reason why "no one" wants to work in customer service/fast food/retail any more. Yep. Totally. The government.

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    #27

    Found This Note Taped To Our Door After A Dog In The Complex Barked All Morning. We Don’t Own A Dog And We Were At Home All Day

    Found This Note Taped To Our Door After A Dog In The Complex Barked All Morning. We Don’t Own A Dog And We Were At Home All Day

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    EmBree
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend had a neighbor making calls about nuisance noise. Here the one that is too loud has to pay 300€. The first time she did have guests and the guard wrote her a ticket, even though they admitted that they didn't hear the guests being too loud. Then there were several calls from the same neighbor and the guards wrote no tickets since they found no disturbance. The last time they called her on the phone and found that she was not at home. From that point, the neighbor had to pay for the tickets. Sadly it turned out that he had undiagnosed schizophrenia. The sounds were real, but only to him.

    ChariotLee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right idea, wrong door. I agree with the note. Dogs are maddening. My neighbor has four German Shepards and guess what I hear all day and night.

    Little L
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but you must agree with the person writing it!? They just gave it to the wrong neighbor

    Dana Ondráčková
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got the same but in person. I said my two Guinea pigs And a hamster surely dont bark, neither do I

    JL
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell your husband he has to stop the all-day barking.

    Nizumi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would leave the note taped where I found it, and write a response "We don't have a dog. We've been home all day. Maybe try knocking on our door and talking to us instead of being cowardly with the anonymous note."

    Jaguarundi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was showing an apartment to a prospective tenant and we found a note that had been slipped under the door. A neighbor was complaining about the noise from guests going in and out all night and the constant partying. It was dated the day before. The apartment had been completely vacant for 60 days and was immaculate. My prospective tenant decided to look elsewhere for housing.

    Ivana Bašić
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My old neighbours used to complain about my dogs. Once caught me coming home after a long day out to tell me my dogs had been barking all day. Pulled out photos of the dogs enjoying the day with us. Complaints stopped.

    HangryHangryHippo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something similar happened to me. I was in my early 20s and lived alone above a woman in her mid 40s and below a couple in their 30s. The couple used to get visits almost all weekends, partying until 3/4 am. Playing loud music, bongos, the whole nine yards. She ringed my bell once on a Sunday morning with a bag full of cigarettes buts and berated me for "smoking and throwing it out the window", I got the full "I'm an attorney and I will make your life hell, and etc etc". I politely replied "I don't even smoke", and again with the shouting and whatnot. Tried to remain calm and I told her "don't you think Is more probable that they came for the neighbors above me, I'm sure you heard the party last night..." More shouting and saying that I'm a liar and how is it possible the cigarettes buts ended up there, and again the "I'm a layer, bla bla bla". Final response "Once again, as I told yo before I DON'T SMOKE, and did you hear about smt called GRAVITY??" and closed the door in her face

    Shawna Burt
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Team Note Writer, man. Yeah, wrong door, but that's a forgivable mistake. Dog owners who let their dogs just bark, bark, bark all day long are the absolute worst.

    JP Purves
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd take a red Sharpie and write in the the bottom right corner: WE DON'T HAVE A DOG.

    Limeydragon
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, ill just tell my dog to stop! Cause that is totally something i can do!

    Neuridivergent
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would find a recording of a German Shepherd barking and have alexa play it on loop whenever i wasn't home.

    Gmaddles
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then move. Pets are allowed here, even b$tches like yourself!

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    Got This Note From A Concerned Citizen. I Have An Electric Car And It Has “Dog Mode” Which Means It Uses Electricity To Keep The AC Running So My Groceries Don’t Overheat While I Made A Quick Stop In Another Store… there Were Only Gas Guzzlers Parked Next To Me

    Got This Note From A Concerned Citizen. I Have An Electric Car And It Has “Dog Mode” Which Means It Uses Electricity To Keep The AC Running So My Groceries Don’t Overheat While I Made A Quick Stop In Another Store… there Were Only Gas Guzzlers Parked Next To Me

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    #30

    My Roommate Thinks I Should Pay For Things I Had No Idea They Were Buying

    My Roommate Thinks I Should Pay For Things I Had No Idea They Were Buying

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    Rahul Pawa
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh....this isn't so bad....it's a request, not a demand. I'm guessing if the shopper had responded poorly to having their request rejected, it would have been included in the image.

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    #31

    Someone’s Been Leaving Notes On My Car At Work, This Is The Most Recent And In Depth One Yet. Nope

    Someone’s Been Leaving Notes On My Car At Work, This Is The Most Recent And In Depth One Yet. Nope

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    #32

    Message I Received When Attempting To Cancel My Gym Membership

    Message I Received When Attempting To Cancel My Gym Membership

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    Brenda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless that information is written in the original contract in order to cancel, it's not legal. Just tell your bank that any payments to them are no longer authorized.

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    #33

    My Friends Were Having A Discussion About Sororities And Frats At Breakfast Today. Apparently, Some Sorority Girls Were Eaves Dropping And Gave Us This Passive Aggressive Note Then Ran Off

    My Friends Were Having A Discussion About Sororities And Frats At Breakfast Today. Apparently, Some Sorority Girls Were Eaves Dropping And Gave Us This Passive Aggressive Note Then Ran Off

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    Rahul Pawa
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see how this is passive aggressive. It wasn't really their business to insert themselves in the conversation, but they seem to have done it in the most respectful way possible. They weren't confrontational, they didn't cause a scene, the note is polite and positive. I don't see the big problem here.

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