Norm is fine

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The Human Doormat

Norm lying on a wet doorstep as a doormat while someone in muddy boots wipes their feet on him
Norm, being there for a friend.

Everybody's ride to the airport. Nobody's first call with good news.

One of 20 types, all badnormisfine.com

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TOOL: The Human Doormat

You paid for dinner "this once" in 2019 and it's still going. You help people move. You listen to the same breakup for the fourth time.

You call it being nice. It's a shortage of spine with good PR. Your friends love you the way people love a free parking space.

Things a TOOL says

  • Don't worry, I've got it.
  • I can swing by, it's sort of on my way.
  • Whenever you can pay me back. No rush.

How to spot one

  • Is owed money by at least three people.
  • Knows everyone's problems and has told nobody their own.
  • Has driven 40 minutes to help someone who wouldn't drive 10.

Gets on with

DOOM

They worry, you fix it. Somebody should be paying you.

Should never live with

USER

They never stop asking and you can't say no. It's a crime scene.

Our advice

Try saying no to something small. A survey. A dog.

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