Discussion»Questions»Human Behavior» What is it about you that your friends most like? Are you a delightful person? Are you always cheering folks up, not bringing them down?
Did you purposely put armor on and keep an arm'- length distance because of your profession Ele? Most Supervisors try to keep things professional at all tines because if they become friendly with some employees they may show favoritism. Same thing with teachers I expect. They probably have favorite students for a variety of reasons but maybe purposely keep at a distance for the same reason. It can become a habit. You can be cordial..even friendly but there is always a certain "aloofness". Or perhaps you were shy as a child as was I? Though I am certainly very outgoing and outspoken here sometimes in my private life I just pull inward and become very quiet. Thank you for your reply and Happy Thursday! :)
Well, you are correct...I always tried to be cordial to faculty and students, even if I didn't like them. The only one I disliked , though was a vice-principal, but I was cordial to him. Nobody liked him. I was actually closer to my students, as they were the ones I worked for.
There's lots of reasons to have you as a friend :) -you're kind -always respectful to me - considerate -funny ( especially your Amug conspiracy theories ;) ) -put up with my nonsense ( that gets at least 500 points) and just Cos I said so :)
????? So after all these years there are only two people (including from Answerbag days) that you consider to be friends or pals? Everyone else is chopped liver? I see. Thank you for your reply Zack and Happy Thursday.
This post was edited by RosieG at November 9, 2017 8:38 AM MST
Actually, those were the only two people I could think of at the time. However, I do apologize to the people I didn't mention. In any case, I would always include you Rosie.;-)
I think my friends would most likely say they appreciate how I always have reassuring words. I'm like the "smoother-outter" among my close friends. I'm very good at keeping things calm and relaxed in my own life and I think my friends are drawn to it. Good question Rosie!
There are people who really do enjoy my company and others who I guess see me as droll and plucky. But most "friends" I think include me simply because they don't see me as threatening the attention they want for themselves. Also I pitch in and help without having to be asked.
This post was edited by officegirl at November 15, 2017 8:31 AM MST
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