Why can't people look past the surface of our actions?

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by Bella Désordre, Feb 2, 2007.

  1. Bella Désordre

    Bella Désordre Charmed

    Messages:
    10,565
    Likes Received:
    2
    I have a friend and ex-co-worker who I get along with wonderfully. He has bad days like everyone else but gewts really quiet and likes to be alone when he has them. I understood because i am the same way and I think that is why we are such great friends.
    We were just talking and he told me how he is having problems with the other site-directors because they think he's being a snob. I don't understand why people can't look and see hey this guy is usually really funny and nice and lately he's been quiet...maybe he's depressed?
    Why do people always take an action for an action and not look beneath the surface?
     
  2. hotwater

    hotwater Senior Member Lifetime Supporter

    Messages:
    50,596
    Likes Received:
    39,079
    Perhaps my brain is hard-wired differently than most other people, because I always look below the surface to explain the actions of others.

    I look to motivation to best understand the human psyche.



    Hotwater
     
  3. 121

    121 Senior Member

    Messages:
    7,648
    Likes Received:
    0
    Whats wrong with being a snob? Thats not classed as gross misconduct in the work place.
     
  4. mr_two_1988

    mr_two_1988 Member

    Messages:
    164
    Likes Received:
    0
    Same as hotwater, I look inside deeper than most people seem to... from working with the general public for many years and living and observing from within society, I know there is way more to people that what they first appear to be.

    Unfortunately I'd have to say that in general most people are just out for themselves and wouldn't care what you're really like no matter who you are... There are however some very considerate and empathetic people in the world that will take the time to really know and understand others, but they make up maybe 1% of the population :(
     
  5. 121

    121 Senior Member

    Messages:
    7,648
    Likes Received:
    0
    Like the Samaritans?
     
  6. Bella Désordre

    Bella Désordre Charmed

    Messages:
    10,565
    Likes Received:
    2
    People are just so ignorant and uncaring about the rest of society. I am so sick of it. Of the making others feel low every chance they get. It's just freaking lame. Why do people always have to bust each other's balls?
     
  7. fitzy21

    fitzy21 Worst RT Mod EVAH!!!!

    Messages:
    39,007
    Likes Received:
    16
    because people like to be superior to others in some way.
     
  8. Bella Désordre

    Bella Désordre Charmed

    Messages:
    10,565
    Likes Received:
    2
    I find that sick. If somone really is superior they have no need to go through life stating it or trying to put others down.
     
  9. joe

    joe Banned

    Messages:
    1,163
    Likes Received:
    2
    Actions Speak Louder than words - Fourtune Cookie man






    Yep...i got nuthin
     
  10. fitzy21

    fitzy21 Worst RT Mod EVAH!!!!

    Messages:
    39,007
    Likes Received:
    16
    i find it sick too...one of the bigger reasons why this school and i don't mix well anymore - people think they're superior here on almost everything....
     
  11. Bella Désordre

    Bella Désordre Charmed

    Messages:
    10,565
    Likes Received:
    2
    like yelling at the freshman ;)


    I'm just kidding I hear what you are saying. Attitude does perpetuate it's self downward. It's hard to not let it.
     
  12. Bella Désordre

    Bella Désordre Charmed

    Messages:
    10,565
    Likes Received:
    2
    You have nothing because you are from here too and you have bowed down the the bmw's of the world that always have the right-of-way.
     
  13. fitzy21

    fitzy21 Worst RT Mod EVAH!!!!

    Messages:
    39,007
    Likes Received:
    16
    haha yea you have the freshmen...but we think were better than them because they haven't finished they're rook year yet...thats the only difference, they haven't gone through everything we have yet...they will and once they do, they'll be equal...

    but its deeper than that here...people think they can shit all over you because they have "rank" and thats not right. were all equal
     
  14. Bella Désordre

    Bella Désordre Charmed

    Messages:
    10,565
    Likes Received:
    2
    Read your first paragraph and then your second.

     
  15. hotwater

    hotwater Senior Member Lifetime Supporter

    Messages:
    50,596
    Likes Received:
    39,079
    [​IMG]

    "Rank Hath it's Privileges" [​IMG]


    Hotwater
     
  16. fitzy21

    fitzy21 Worst RT Mod EVAH!!!!

    Messages:
    39,007
    Likes Received:
    16
    i'll clarify, i see what you're saying though...we (as freshman - my cadre) were taught that we shouldn't shit on people, that there is a fine line in teaching military discpline and degrading someone, that were all equal as people, but we still had to earn our place in the corps. i dont' degrade any freshman, neither do any of my rook buddies. thats wrong. they are equal in that they are students and they are people - they just aren't "equal" in that they haven't earned there place in the corps yet, as us upper classmen have.

    there is a fine line - and many people cross it and its sick. i only correct a freshman on deck if i have to - not outside walking around, not in classroom buildings, not in the cafe, not anywhere else, but the hall they live on.

    i hate the fact that people degrade the freshman, some people hit the freshman...thats wrong...and over the top
     
  17. Bella Désordre

    Bella Désordre Charmed

    Messages:
    10,565
    Likes Received:
    2
    I'm bookmarking this post :D
     
  18. fitzy21

    fitzy21 Worst RT Mod EVAH!!!!

    Messages:
    39,007
    Likes Received:
    16
    made better sense i see :)
     
  19. Bella Désordre

    Bella Désordre Charmed

    Messages:
    10,565
    Likes Received:
    2
    hahaaaaa no that's not the reason
     
  20. fitzy21

    fitzy21 Worst RT Mod EVAH!!!!

    Messages:
    39,007
    Likes Received:
    16
    then what is the reason?

    is it because of my awesome use of the english language?
     
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice