normiss 871 #51 May 12, 2008 Reminds of some comments I've seen on here about what we say here is a true reflection of our own feelings. Are you trying to tell us something again??? Odd how some women wait to "not hurt your feelings" after you've slept with them a few times. Seems the ones with the issues are the ones that have been burnt, I mean are independent....Now they're pissed because we're no longer interested in them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #52 May 12, 2008 Well, I've lived a lot of places. Colorado just happens to be my current home. I don't find people particularly more friendly than anywhere else I've lived and I spent 11 years in So Cal before moving here. But boy have we digressed off of the original topic! Let's get back to stereotyping and generalizations and bitterness towards the opposite gender in general!! Particularly when they are so rude as to be involved in a relationship and admit it openly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #53 May 12, 2008 I'm saying what I'm saying. What's so complicated? It's bullshit that ALL of any gender ALWAYS or NEVER do anything. Seems like a pretty easy concept to fathom. Now, your message, I must admit, doesn't make sense to me. I have no idea what you're trying to say. Nor what it has to do with anything I've said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #54 May 12, 2008 Quote Men are just threatened by strong, intelligent women. This is the biggest problem my wife has in her office. There's this douchebag guy who seems unable to handle having a strong intelligent woman that's not his direct supervisor, but is part of the team, give him things he needs to do. The worst part is since it's a state office job, it's hard to fire people and he needs to be gone because his work ethic sucks. Is there any way we can get his sorry ass fired? "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #55 May 12, 2008 Treat people the way you wish to be treated at first. Treat people the way they treat you once you get to know them more. This eliminates double standards. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #56 May 12, 2008 Quote And I'm sorry, but I just don't buy that guys get tons of dirty looks when they act like gentlemen. I don't think there's tons of people out there who make a habit of giving people dirty looks. I see many more people being friendly and courteous than I do the rude ones. Maybe it's just that I'm really good at ignoring rude people....at least in person. Not so good on dizzy! At any rate, I'm sure that these negative impressions are the truth for those of you out there expressing them. But I am also sure that I see way more polite people out there than impolite. It's just that the rude ones make more of an impression. I thought the same thing while reading the replies in this thread. I never get dirty looks and more often than not I get a thank you. Of course I only open doors for women when I'm in front of them. Never when behind them because guys who race ahead just to grab the door for a lady are just being asses.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 871 #57 May 12, 2008 It has everything to do with exactly what you said. I'm just sayin... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #58 May 12, 2008 Quote Treat people the way you wish to be treated at first. Treat people the way they treat you once you get to know them more. This eliminates double standards. I kind of feel like I should treat people the way I want to be treated... regardless of how they treat me... I've experimented with all manner of attitudes throughout my short existence on the earth and frankly I've found that being positive and polite just tends to work better... and frankly I don't recall ever getting a dirty look when opening a door for anyone... of course maybe that's just because I don't favor opening doors for a particular gender or age... I just sort of do it when it seems the natural thing to do... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #59 May 12, 2008 QuoteTreat people the way you wish to be treated at first. Treat people the way they treat you once you get to know them more. I don't know about that. I've found that some people are real assholes once I get to know them. But it doesn't make me feel any better to act like an asshole back at them, so I try to continue treating them the way I wish to be treated. (And then I try to keep them out of my life as much as possible.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #60 May 12, 2008 Again, you make no sense to me, but I don't have to live with you, so makes no difference to me! It's funny how you don't bother to respond to anything I have to say unless it's to try and poke at me. Are you and Conundrum related? It's all goodoutstanding individual and I would love to share a beer with you someday. Have a nice day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 871 #61 May 12, 2008 I initially responded to your comment that a statement was "complete crap". I disagreed. Then you accused someone of being bitter simply because of their comments...which reminded me of some of your previous comments. This apparently confused you. I think it had a lot to do with your previous comments. You seem to think a lot of people are bitter...and I quote you "A wise person recently told me that you tend to see in others what's inside yourself. I think he was pretty right on. " Now you're attacking my heritage by stating I'm related to someone I don't even know! I'll pass on the beer offer, but thanks.I'm having an awesome day, thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #62 May 12, 2008 Quote Awwwww... But stereotyping is so much more fun!!Dont you know that ALL women and All men are exactly alike. They can't be - they are unique, just like everyone else!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #63 May 12, 2008 I am not sure where I responded to someone in this thread saying they were bitter. I can't seem to find that post. Again, perhaps it was how you interpreted, but it wasn't my intent.edit: OK, I found the post you're referencing. But Ryoder is a friend of mine and I was teasing him. I in no way was serious about that. Sorry for the confusion. The only person I have said seems bitter I said it to in a PM. THAT person made it public. What I hoped to accomplish from that PM (not that I should really have to try and explain AGAIN, and not that I think for a minute it will change what you think of me) was to tell him, I was willing to listen to what I needed to change that was apparently pissing him off so much. I have been accused several times of being bitter, but I don't make a habit of accusing others of it. At least I certainly didn't think I did...but perception is different for everyone, and makes it true from that person's point of view.Thanks for pointing out my flaw, and I'll try and rein that in. Cause I really, REALLY do care what you think.And I'm very disappointed that you wouldn't have a beer with me if given the chance.But it does my heart good to know that you're having an awesome day! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #64 May 12, 2008 Alright you 2 .... to the cage mach!!! 5 min rounds till one drops out (just stirring the pot) (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 871 #65 May 12, 2008 You have pot??? No harm no foul....just when people complain about the same things they do themselves....which I'm sure I do sometimes as well....but damnit man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #66 May 12, 2008 ummm ya I get what your saying!! geez we all do it now and then (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #67 May 13, 2008 Quote I don't know about that. I've found that some people are real assholes once I get to know them. But it doesn't make me feel any better to act like an asshole back at them, so I try to continue treating them the way I wish to be treated. (And then I try to keep them out of my life as much as possible.) Some people are real assholes, some people just try to take advantage of others, some just don't or refuse to realize what they're doing. It's best to avoid these people altogether, but that's not always possible. In those cases where you have to deal with them why "reward" their behavior by showing them the respect they don't show you? I treat the people the same publicly as I do privately. I can still be civil, but I'm not going to show them any sort of preferential or special treatment. Situations of misunderstandings are viewed as negative until proven otherwise. Pretty much a "to me the situation appears to be..." and it's up to them to prove me wrong. It takes a lot to get on my "shit list" but once one is on it it takes a lot to get off it. I try to give those people the benefit of the doubt now and then, but I don't expect a difference. I'm usually a pretty good judge of character, but happy to be proven wrong. It's like in business: I'm not going to to bust my ass to meet a crazy deadline to try and cover for a person that does not show respect for me, especially if they've done it before. If anything it makes me examine the task assigned with more scrutiny and detail. Screw me over once: shame on you. Screw me over twice: shame on me. I'm a firm believer that everyone's actions or inactions should have accountability and/or consequences, regardless of intentions, particularly if they follow patterns or trends.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #68 May 13, 2008 [ Quote Shall I get the door for you? Only if it comes with oral sex...... ~R+R...~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #69 May 13, 2008 I like your garden..... it looks neatly trimmed! Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #70 May 13, 2008 Quote I like your garden..... it looks neatly trimmed! Why thank you...it's called common courtesy......Either way, I'll let the Biltmore and my aesthetician know...... ~R+R...~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #71 May 13, 2008 I was referring to your avatar........ Where is your mind tonight? But thanks for the update on your other "garden"! Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
