Why do professionals behave so unprofessionally? Is it not implied that one of the main tenets of spending years in school to earn an advanced degree is to learn how to exercise basic civility in everyday life? In fact, is it also not implied that one of the core principles of anyone interacting with people in life is to demonstrate basic civility? I recently had an incredibly unpleasant experience with another attorney. From the get-go, they were angry and nasty. No pleasantries. No Southern, honey-dripped, “How are y’all?” No Northern, brisk “Hello.” No explanation for their actions taken on behalf of their client—or their lack thereof. Trying a case against another attorney is not personal. Of course, it can be frustrating, exhausting, and triggering. But at the end of the day, each side is simply zealously representing their client. It isn’t personal. At least, it shouldn’t be. So why does opposing counsel treat me with such outright hostility? As if it’s personal? And why does a quick look at their client reviews reveal a laundry …