Amazon 7 #26 April 7, 2006 Not really... I can play well with others but there is a breaking point... I reached that breaking point at a certain DZ where I just could not put up with THE ASSHOLE there anymore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #27 April 7, 2006 not anymore!!!!! CReW Skies,"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #28 April 7, 2006 Kill them with kindness. I'm in sales. I'm also stubborn and not afraid to speak my mind. I had to learn really quickly to listen (while the asshole rants and raves) and then speak calmly and slowly with a smile back to them. Nearly every last one of the so-called "assholes" apologized (after I quickly solved their issue) for being rude at first. It's funny how a slow-speaking, calm voice can overpower any asshole. Try it. Trust me. It works. I use this for myself, as well. When I'm SO PISSED at something at work and I want to snap at a higher up for something, I just listen to whatever annoying thing they're saying, then still speak my mind, but in a calm, well-thought, well-put manner. Funnny how they actually listen (and act on) that SO much easier than when you say the same thing differently. It's all in the art of persuasion. I haven't met an asshole yet I didn't persuade (w/out them knowing perhaps) to be very nice to me. I love assholes---they're fun to play with--they start out all mean and before you know it theyr'e wrapped around your finger---calling to thank you---referring business your way---offering to buy lunch. LOVE it!Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #29 April 7, 2006 QuoteKill them with kindness. Nearly every last one of the so-called "assholes" apologized for being rude at first. It's funny how a calm voice can overpower any asshole. Try it. Trust me. It works. I use this for myself, as well. It's all in the art of persuasion. I haven't met an asshole yet I didn't persuade (w/out them knowing perhaps). I love assholes---they're fun to play with--they start out all mean and before you know it theyr'e wrapped around your finger---offering to buy lunch. LOVE it! So much material, so little time! On a more serious not, I know the feeling. I spent the first 7 years of my carreer in sales, andnow I use those skills to diffuse situations. We had a saying where I used to work. Poke 'em till they squeal, then back of JUST a little! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #30 April 7, 2006 It's a discipline, that's for sure. My natural reaction is to make anyone being an ashsole to me feel like absolute dog shit---I'm quick with the comebacks. Nearly every day I remind myself to stay calm, speak slow and relax (don't let the asshole get to me) and it always works. Rather then make them feel like shit and not feel any better myself, I make a sale, feel great, and end up gaining their respect and future trust/nice treatment. The latter is just SO much better. That's not to say I don't slip with the former once in a while, thoughPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #31 April 7, 2006 For the most part I can tolerate assholes. Gets downright frickin ridiculous sometimes at work. I mean, I dont jump out of bed at 3 in the fuckin a.m., probably allready exhausted, cant even stop to piss, jump in the truck, and haul ass across town (or 30 friggin miles out in the desert), because someone CALLED 9 fuckin 1-1, then is annoyed because Im standing next to thier bed asking them questions, or God forbid I should have the audacity to put on a C-collar and strap them onto a backboard after you ROLLED YOUR FUCKING CAR 3 TIMES GOING 80 MILES AN HOUR!!! Its all part of it dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #32 April 7, 2006 In my line of work I have had to build up quite a high level of asshole tolerance. Why do you all think courtrooms stink so badly? Add that the the smell of smegma from all the dickheads (generally attorneys and their clients are either assholes or dickheads) and the air becomes most malodorous. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #34 April 7, 2006 I find it amusing how this threads original intent has drifted from... what tolerence does your asshole have... to how to you tolerate assholes. and I quote QuoteI actually like it...it doesn't sound nasty.... Do you have asshole tolerance? OR Do you like it up the butt? Yep, definitely the first statement sounds better. Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #35 April 7, 2006 Everyone seems to be missing the "meaning" of this poll...oh well....y'all know where my mind is at.... BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #36 April 8, 2006 QuoteEveryone seems to be missing the "meaning" of this poll...oh well....y'all know where my mind is at.... Bobbi Oh, not YOU.... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #37 April 8, 2006 NO tolerance!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #38 April 8, 2006 BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
