Sunday, January 06, 2008
Ever known anyone like this?
I get a new Dilbert every day in my Google Reader. This one struck me as particularly funny. I seem to be a magnet for people like this guy, because I'm never mean enough to tell anyone to stop talking. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Patience is a virtue that I want to have.
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Love the cartoon ;)
ReplyDeleteYou know the #1 trait among people who are annoying?
THEY ARE COMPLETELY UNAWARE THAT THEY ARE ANNOYING!
So, because of that, I make it my duty to share that realization with them. I know that whenever I realize I'm annoying in whatever way, I make a point to change that behavior -- whatever it is.
It's not "cover over personality flaws with saccharine." Paul said, "speak the truth in love." As long as I can keep my temper and tact under control, I try to find a witty, palatable way to convey to people that they are annoying.
I haven't been slapped yet, so I don't think its that bad of a strategy.
Sometimes I know I'm annoying. Maybe more than I realize!
ReplyDeleteHow do you typically go about conveying this message to people? Can you give an example?