“Public Pool Drama: Did One Woman’s Bold Move Cross the Line?”
While some experts may argue that virtue-signaling has an upside, it is generally deemed hostile behavior, especially in the story’s context. If you encounter someone who acts self-righteously, life coach and social science researcher Dr. Jeremy Sherman encourages biting back.
“These folks are dangerous. They’ll play God all day if they can get away with it. Don’t let them,” Dr. Sherman wrote in an article.
However, he also offered a caveat. You may encounter people who aren’t worth the hassle. It was the case for the author, who didn’t want to cause a scene, and rightly so.
As Dr. Sherman stated, “Know your limits” and “plan your getaway.”
The author wasn’t wrong in this situation. She was minding her own business when the woman sat next to her and berated her for supposed scandalous behavior. If anything, she should be filing a complaint for harassment.
Most commenters saw nothing wrong with the author’s actions, as many urged her to report the incident to the property manager
