Do people generally like you?

Terry

In person, people tend to love me. No, really. I'm told how likeable I am.

On discussion boards I have unlikeable qualities which infuriate others.

How about you? Are you likeable in person AND likeable on boards? Or what?

I`ve been described as empathetic, caring and helpful by a few people and so I do find people are drawn to me. But that`s not always a good thing. I find a lot of people who don`t want to put the effort in to helpful themselves are quick to run to me because it`s just easier to get me to do things for them. I have a lot of difficulty saying no and setting boundaries and I find I really have to be alert to the types of people I get involved with... otherwise I over extend myself and end up suffering.

As for on the board, I`ve sensed that some people get a little frustrated with me when they tell me what to do and I don`t act right away. And based on feedback, the odd person has suggested that what I have shared is just a sob story or that I feel sorry for myself or that I don`t care if I`ve hurt others. But all in all, most people seem to understand that we all have different experiences and circumstances and they seem okay with having me participate.

paladin

I'm a likeable person as seen by others in the JW community or by the general public. On the board here, I do not know.

sabastious

People like me in the beginning, but then at some point after they either put me at permanent "arms length" or they just avoid me entirely.

My wife likes me though and that's good!

-Sab

designs

Who the Hell knows

tec

I can easily see that you're a likable person, Terry. I have never once see you lodge a personal attack or insult against anyone, for any reason. You're very outspoken about what you believe, but that is not a reason to dislike someone. Not at all.

I am a likeable person (here and off the board), but there are always a few who don't like me at all - most often because I have said something careless out of ignorance, or because they have misunderstood something I said.

I'm not a very social person though. I'm most comfortable in small quiet settings, with people I know well and care about.

Tammy

JimmyPage

What's not to like?

mrsjones5

People like me but here my board personality doesn't reflect my offline personality sufficiently so I don't know if folks here really like the real me (there are exceptions cuz some folks here have actually talked to me offline). I'm not much of a writer and am unable to totally express what I'm thinking or feeling in a manner that I would like to which is frustrating. I think that's why I liked chatrooms a whole lot better. I think I appear to be tough on this board ,not saying that I'm not tough in real life but my edges are a bit softer in more ways than one. I'm really easy to get along with offline and people tend to like me but I'm pretty selective on who I like.

SweetBabyCheezits

Well, I haven't taken any polls recently and I'm not sure I can count on friends to be honest. Maybe they say they love me but really mean they loathe me. I dunno so I'll have to assess myself.

I doubt I'd get along with me in person or on forums.

I generally detest myself in A/V recordings. Sometimes I'm satisfied in rereading old posts. Other times I think, "Geez, what an asshat."

Also, I think my breath probably smells freshest over the internets.

OUTLAW

Of course they Love me..

I bring Beer and Hula Dancers where ever I go..

............................. ...OUTLAW