Tabberone is pronounced tab ber won |
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"Gorilla Chest Thumping" refers to the tone of most C&Ds: it’s nasty. The first thing to do is take a deep breath. The second thing to do is to acknowledge
that the tone of the letter is a function of the letter writer’s perception that aggression is the best defense: do not take it personally. The third thing to do is
ignore the tone and focus on the facts. You may eventually choose to respond aggressively yourself, but do not do so because your opponent has egged
you into a useless game of whose gorilla is bigger. Take a tip from Ani Di Franco: "If you play their game, girl, you’re never gonna win."
Face Up and Sing, Out of Range, Righteous Babe Records (1994).
Question: What facts should a C&D include? Answer: Recitation of Facts. Read this section of the letter carefully. It should contain some or all of the following information:
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