1. Could one resist by saying “obedezco pero no cumplo” or “aca’tase pero no se cumpla” … is this a parallel situation in any way, or do I just want to find a place and time to use those phrases?
['I hear you but do not cooperate']
And also note: the harassment of Clorinda Matto and Mercedes Cabello as writers looked a lot like workplace abuse. Consider what Juan de Arona said about them, and how Ricardo Palma wouldn’t lift a finger in their defense.
See also this followup … and the comments thread … depressing but educational:
1. Could one resist by saying “obedezco pero no cumplo” or “aca’tase pero no se cumpla” … is this a parallel situation in any way, or do I just want to find a place and time to use those phrases?
['I hear you but do not cooperate']
And also note: the harassment of Clorinda Matto and Mercedes Cabello as writers looked a lot like workplace abuse. Consider what Juan de Arona said about them, and how Ricardo Palma wouldn’t lift a finger in their defense.
See also this followup … and the comments thread … depressing but educational:
http://www.historiann.com/2008/06/27/academic-workplace-bullying-run-away-indeed/