Friday Question #54
By kilax, January 30, 2009 12:05 pm
What personality trait has gotten you into the most trouble?
Those traits would be being loud, a bit outspoken, and a habit to say the wrong thing at the wrong time – not a good combination.
When I was young, my best friend stopped inviting me over as much as she used to. I asked her why and she said, “My parents don’t like it when you come over because you’re too loud.”
Ouch.
I unfortunately haven’t gotten much better, although I am more conscious of it now. I just… express excitement and happiness very exuberantly.
And I am not even going to go into all of my tales of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. Chances are, if you know me in person, you can remember a few of those moments!
Themocracy
I’m argumentative, say the wrong things at the wrong time, and have a nearly perfect memory (borders on true photographic and phonographic, and tested just below being declared that officially.)
So, I remember all these facts and things that happen like I have it on instant replay, I tend to speak up when I shouldn’t, AND I can easily launch into an argument when someone says “No, that’s not true” or “I never said that” etc. Yeah, my parents and teachers just LUVED me.
Did I mention I spent most of my youth grounded to my room? Literally?
I’m much better off as a hermit, with no real interaction. Just throw some chocolate through the bars, and all is well.
I am always putting my foot in my mouth.. It is absolutely ridiculous.
mine is up!! This is a good topic to share!
I think my elementary report cards used to read “…talks to much…” Plus I can be loud, too. We would probably sound like a really crazy party – just the two of us. Haha.
sorry double post!
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Inability to apologize, and make it sound truly sincere when I do.
Fortunately I am usually capable of thinking before I speak, so it’s rare that I do something that really requires apologizing (my husband, would, no doubt laugh at that!). Scott and I are totally different, he’s totally incapable of thinking before opening his mouth and gets himself in trouble a lot more, but he apologizes right away.
To bad another personality flaw is my inability to forgive and forget…!!
Let me first reiterate that I LOVE your loud self! 🙂
I can’t hide my feelings to save my life. So even when my.mouth is trying to be diplomatic, my face betrays me. One too many accidental eyerolls have gotten me in trouble!
I also tend to laugh inappropriately, but I am working on that one…especially now that I am in the office!
Oh, but would you change that about yourself? Because I think those are the things that make you you. Y’know?!
Hello!
I hope everything is going well for you today.. just wanted to let you know I am up.
Telling the truth !
This goes for work, dating, friendships, etc.
Why do people ask questions that they don’t want the answer to? (Especially when they know the answer?)
My favorite is when people ask a Yes/No question and they don’t want the choice I made.
This one relates to dating. Don’t ask me if I “want” to go shopping/visiting/painting (etc.) and get upset with me if I don’t say yes. Ask me if I “will go”.
The older I get, the lower my patience level gets. I hide most of it in the public, but I tend to have the occasional outburst.
I think I was naive. My friend was an only child and had tons of Barbies and when I visited, I used to want to play with them because she had so many and my sisters and I didn’t have many at all. But one time, she really didn’t want to play with them with me and somehow ended up calling me selfish. So I went home crying. I also went home thinking she had called me some kind of fish. I remember asking my mom what a sel-fish was. Anyway, I’m sure there are more embarassing moments during my teen years due to being naive but this one was okay enough for print. 😉
Awww, don’t ya hate hearing negative things about yourself? Sometimes, ouch, yes! Hey, mine would be my lovely “all or nothing” personality. I wish I had an example for you right now but not one comes to mind- and yet I know for a fact that this part of me needs some working on….
I’ve said my share of stupid shit too- it means we’re human- we make mistakes. Mistakes stink!
Hmmm, I can be rather bossy and as a kid that might have been problematic. I also like to be the STAR so I’m sure that pissed off many of my friends. I always had to be Madonna. 😉
Is a big mouth a personality trait?
I’m the same—I can def be too loud too often. I also tend to be overbearing I think-I have to hold back so I don’t dominate the conversation.
Kyra – I am like that too. But remember when…? isn’t getting me very far. Maybe we would do well together?
deutlich – It sucks doesn’t it? I hope people realize that we don’t do it on purpose, and that we mean well…
Pinaymama – Thanks, I’ll go check it out! 🙂
Gina (Mannyed) – I knew you were really my sister… from another mister? Wait. That doesn’t make sense! We’ll have a good time when we finally get together 🙂 I love that your report card said that. You should find one and frame it 🙂
Jenn – Oh yeah. I have a hard time forgetting. And definitely forgetting. I wish I could give my example here. And it’s hard to apologize when you don’t feel like… you did something wrong. I have that a lot. People sometimes expect an apology when they don’t deserve one.
diane – THANKS! I love your laugh. I love to laugh too. Laughter is the best medicine! Life can’t be too serious can it? And it’s so hard not to show all of your expressions on your face. I need to work on that.
SoMi’s Nilsa – Oh, it definitely makes me me! I don’t mind the loudness, when it’s appropriate (around family, friends). But I would like to get the saying the wrong thing at the wrong time thing in control! I’ve gotten better… but there’s always work to be done 😉
Lori Madison – Great! I’ll come on over… 🙂
Gary LaPointe – Sometimes it feels like people NEVER want to hear the truth, doesn’t it? I appreciate the truth, especially if I ask for it. It’s all about delivery though 😉
martymankins – I always say this, but at least you know the root of the problem! I have days where I just can’t be out in public. I think that is related to my low patience level, but I don’t know how to work on it 🙁
teeni – Your story is so cute! Aww! Being naive can get you into trouble if people take advantage of you, that’s for sure! But it sounds like people were just mean to you 😉
JavaQueen – I am fighting being all or nothing too. I think I know what you mean. I am that way with diet and exercise more often than I would like to admit. I think I am getting better, but it’s so hard to change ourselves. At least we’re trying, right?! 😀
sizzle – But I am sure some of that got you where you are today, right? It was all worth it in the end 😉
kapgar – Sure. It’s definitely a characteristic! They’re somewhat interchangeable 🙂
kaylen – At least you think about that. I know people who don’t realize it isn’t a conversation if only one person is talking! 😉
ugh… i have to agree… i am loud and can’t ever seem to say the right thing- with little patience too!!!! and that makes me feel awkward… at least i’m not alone though!!!
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CourtneyInControl – I think there’s a lot of us. I wonder if being around each other would make us all get a little louder, or a little quieter?
I am curious “nosy”!!! and sometimes way too outspoken, especially with my family. Oh golly, the trouble I’ve gotten into!
Bethany – Hey! With family, you’re supposed to be able to be nosy and outspoken! Ha. I have family members that I don’t want to be outspoken around either.