I thinking about how we apologize all the time for everything. I heard once that Americans (as in all of us) are always apologizing even when we don't need to be. For example: someone bumps into you and for some reason you say sorry. Or, you're trying to get someones attention and you say "Sorry..." Why?
People who apologize all the time are expressing insecurity and anxiety. As apologizing obsessively has shown to be more prevalent than in the past we can conclude that society as a whole is more insecure, and without a doubt stricken with anxiety. People apologize before even having to be sorry for anything; "sorry this may be a bad question but..." Most of the time its just a habit. However, I believe that we should stop doing this because it undermines your credibility and confidence. Don't be sorry when someone bumps into you, let them apologize and then choose whether or not to say 'its okay'. I remember one time this guy apologized to me and I responded with 'well im watching tv so ill talk to you another time'. I think it was kinda of a shock to not hear the ...its fine... When its not! So don't be sorry OR forgiving if you dont mean to be.
Most of the time we still have trouble apologizing when we are wrong. So why are we all mixed up here? Why has sorry taken on another meaning in some cases?
Monday, December 7, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Successful sales people
You know who's annoying people who talk to the room! I know a few people like this who will have a conversation with me but are talking loud enough so the whole room can hear. Now, these are not just people who talk higher than the normal deciple level but people who need attention. I dont know why people feel the need to sell themselves. You can do that on facebook im sure. Perhaps they just figure it will maybe get someones attention across the room who will say, i couldnt help but over hear...
I also feel like these people lie to make conversations more interesting. I mean are these real people? Who are you if your conversations aren't real?
I also feel like these people lie to make conversations more interesting. I mean are these real people? Who are you if your conversations aren't real?
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tiger
Blue Christmas lights
The floors soft threads
Diamond earring
It pricks me with more meaning
the diamond glints
I place it on the other nightstand
20 somethings are always shiny
The floors soft threads
Diamond earring
It pricks me with more meaning
the diamond glints
I place it on the other nightstand
20 somethings are always shiny
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