Shadowplay 0 #1 October 4, 2005 Because people just love to be around me. Seriously, I have no real job skills. I mean I know computers but not really that well. I suck at math and couldn't pass a calculus class if you held a gun to my head. However somehow, someway I seem to be able to get people to like me and think "well that guy doens't know a ton but we can teach him and he's just so likeable". So here are my points for getting a high paying job while not knowing anything: - Know sports. Most guys like sports so it gives you a common subject for conversation. - Speak well. Make sure you make it LOOK like you know what you're talking about even if you don't. - Stay in shape. You don't have to go overboard but people don't want to look at fat people all day long. - Always look like you're pissed. If you are trying to get something done always have a real intense look on your face. People will really think that you give a shit and they'll want to work with you. - Cut across gender and racial lines. Find issues in common with people from different backgrounds. That shows diversity. - Don't go out to lunch all the time when asked. It's simple, people who get rejected always want you more. Thus when you do decide to go to lunch with your coworkers they'll consider it a treat. - Last but not least: Don't screw up. If you don't know what you're doing, try to make it look like you do UNTIL you can figure out what you're doing. Now I don't know if all these could be translated to life at a dropzone, but frankly I wasn't really thinking about skydiving when I was writing these down. I don't think most people really like me at my DZ anyway. Isn't THAT ironic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #2 October 4, 2005 Very interesting. Thanks for posting this. My problem is just the opposite. I walk into a room full of new people and one or more will flat out hate me, and I have no idea why. I'm good looking, but not that good looking I was thinking of pursuing past life regressions to figure this stuff out We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #3 October 4, 2005 QuoteIsn't THAT ironic? Like rain on your wedding day? Or the good advice that you just didn't take? Actually, those are all good points even if you DO know what you're doing. Oh, and always move fast, in a bit of a hurry. They'll say, "Wow, he's a dynamic kinda guy with places to go, things to do..." you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #4 October 4, 2005 Your not gonna guess what I just put against your mouth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #5 October 4, 2005 A black fly in some chardonnay? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #6 October 4, 2005 Quote Your not gonna guess what I just put against your mouth. Is this another people skill??? We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #7 October 4, 2005 QuoteA black fly in some chardonnay? Damn. What are you, psychic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowplay 0 #8 October 4, 2005 Ok my officemate was saying the same thing to me. He said, "Dude, I'm filled with such aggression for people because i think everytime I'm in a room with people they instantly don't like me". So I said "well Tom, it might have something to do with the fact that you have a tatoo of a scorpion on your eyelid". Yes you read that right. So maybe you should look at yourself and see if you have something like that. You know stuff that scares people. Oh and the ironic thing was about me saying "This is how you people to like you at work" but that it doesn't really translate well to the dropzone. Not that I think anyone hates me (well one person might, lol) but I just don't have anyone really have any tight friends there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #9 October 4, 2005 I'm a pretty intense/high strung guy. It's taken a while, but I'm learning to keep my mouth shut. Hell, I'm reaching a point where I don't even make eye contact sometimes. That's probably coming from too much time in NYC.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #10 October 4, 2005 QuoteQuoteA black fly in some chardonnay? Damn. What are you, psychic? Yep. I remembered to turn on the ESP before I left home. I hate when I forget, 'cause it comes in handy in a state where most drivers are unaware of their cars' turn signal capabilities. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #11 October 4, 2005 Awww. That's a shame. I like eye contact - makes you say "howdy" to each other when you pass. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #12 October 4, 2005 Quote makes you say "howdy" When I'm in Memphis, I always make eye contact and say hello, and so does everyone else there. In NYC, ah, no thanks. It makes you stand out too much.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #13 October 4, 2005 QuoteQuote makes you say "howdy" When I'm in Memphis, I always make eye contact and say hello, and so does everyone else there. In NYC, ah, no thanks. It makes you stand out too much. Makes you look like Woody and Keifer in The Cowboy Way? "Howdy" [hat tip] "Howdy" [hat tip] "Howdy" [hat tip] "Howdy" [hat tip] "Man, these people sure are rude." you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #14 October 4, 2005 So basically what you are saying is Bullshit is king!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #15 October 4, 2005 I like the Spies Like Us Introductions. Doctor: Doctor Doctor: Doctor Doctor: Doctor Doctor: Doctor Doctor: Doctor Doctor: Doctor [feeling her breast..."I have this condition where I have no feeling in my right hand"] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #16 October 4, 2005 Quote "Man, these people sure are rude." LOL We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #17 October 4, 2005 Quote So basically what you are saying is Bullshit is king! I used to think that, but after years of reflection, moved away from that thought process. Life really is about people (...they're the ultimate reservoirs of energy that God has made, and an essential part of most rainbows). Even though I don't care for people as a rule (due to what was basically a very violent up bringing), the more I think about it, the more I realize life is about people.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
