For me, the one remark that strikes a nerve every time is "grow up." I can be called “loser,” “asshole,” etc. and I’ll laugh… someone can wish death on me and my family and I’ll write him/her off as a fu(king idiot not worthy of my time… a person could even insult my intelligence and it wouldn’t be HALF as bad as someone telling me to “grow up.” The other day, when some ***** told me to “grow up” after I voiced a LEGITIMATE complaint in a MATURE manner, I damn near went haywire. I am a mature, financially-independent, mid-20s professional, so I don’t know where the fu(k she got off telling me to “grow up”!!!!!!!!!! You are not my mother. You had no real basis upon which to make that unwarranted CHEAP SHOT against me. So bite your tongue before I yank it out of your damn mouth, *****!
The other one that makes my blood boil is, “How old are you? 12?” You can replace 12 with any age under 18.
2006-09-12 02:15:46 · 19 answers · asked by Bedroom Celebrity 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I also hate when others put words in my mouth or accuse me of things I never did.
2006-09-12 02:19:12 · update #1
Also ignorant sh!t like "hick", "hillbilly", or "country boy."
2006-09-12 02:26:37 · update #2
It sounds like the people that are pissing you off are jealous of your ability to have fun. It doesn't have to be all work and no play. As far as answering your question goes, I really can't stand it when somebody suggests that I should have a family. I like kids as long as they are not mine. I can handle being called a loser, low life, scum bag, piece of crap and a little prick. Even though I can't recall anyone saying anything bad about me lately or for the last few years, because nobody gets to see me. I have had the jealous routine rolled at me a few times. Sometimes we just have to use our better judgment and do the best we can for ourselves. I don't view living a youthful life as a bad thing. Some people quit exercising after high school and by the time they are my age they look like a blimp. If you are in your twenties and your job is secure you should do the opposite, find a sport you really like and enjoy your youth. I have learned to stay away from negative people and of course the leeches. People that want to barrow everything. I got twenty years on you and I don't plan on growing up anytime in the near future. Also I believe that if you think like a young person your learning abilities will be intensified. Never give in to stereo types or people that want you to fill their profile.
2006-09-12 02:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by tadpoleslider 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow lots of anger there.I am a lady truck driver and you should hear the things I deal with on a daily basis out here from men.I still get the"you should be at home pregnant and barefoot where you belong".I usually reply that it doesnt take a penis to drive a truck and it sounds like you left your little one at home.Then I get another insult for defending myself.Its amazing how ridicule and insults are others way of making themselves feel more adequate.I would assume low self esteem is the culprit in most cases.It seems we are a country of insults now..,we are at a time of war and the President gets insulted day in and day out..,there was a time when people may not have agreed with a president but to publically insult him and do it from other countries to me is wrong..,it gives the enemy more ammunition by the hatred amongst our selves.We all need to learn that if someone has different opinions does not make us stupid,thats what is supposed to make our country great..,the freedom to be different.Sorry about the soap box here.
2006-09-12 09:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by halfbright 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a chuckle at you comment about "how old are you, 12?"
That DOES seem to be a standard, doesn't it?
Anyhow- to answer your question... there are 2 things that get me... being told I am a bad mom (only happened once- in a desperate attempt to piss me off) because I pour myself into my children.
the second is to say anything against my nature or personality. I know that is vast, but I try my best to be a great role model...I respect people & do what I can to lend a hand. I try to lift people's spirits when they are down & encourage them to keep them going. I avoid major confritation & really strive to be a good person. When people get mad & direct it at me- it really offends me when they get sour & petty & start attacking my nature...it just isn't right.
2006-09-12 09:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by jms_ladybug 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hate anything along the lines of "why are you trying to pick a fight?" when SHE started the arguement in the first place! You know what I'm talking about, right, where someone says something and you respond to that comment, and they get all hurt and whiny and "why are you doing this?" "you're trying to start a fight" "I don't want us to fight" Then WHY did you SAY what you did in the beginning? YOU started the fight- not me- you're trying to make it look like it's all my fault?!
Grow Up is a pretty cheap shot, too. I guess she didn't want to deal with your comment.
2006-09-12 09:20:51 · answer #4 · answered by Seth W 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the last time i replaced "12" with an age under 18, her parents called the police.
2006-09-12 09:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most insults are projections. In other words, the person is telling them what they think of themselves. So when someone is telling you to grow up, it is nearly always because they can sense at some level their own immaturity.
Your best repsonse is to tell them to get stuffed.
2006-09-12 09:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by dave_taylor1900 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Diesel Brand clsed down & the only Jeans makers left are the bootleggers in chinatown...
2006-09-12 09:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by Claude 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i try to be open-minded, i accept suggestions, and sometimes even criticism -- but i don't like people criticizing me in a way that they are trying to humiliate me... because i sometimes i tend to fight back, and it's not professional so i just end up humiliating myself even more.
so what was the question that you mentioned when the lady snapped back, saying "grow up"?
2006-09-12 12:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand how you feel. I hate it when people tell me I'm aggressive just because I'm passionate about life and not afraid to say what i think, and what i want to say. And that i have underlined issues.
2006-09-12 09:26:27 · answer #9 · answered by colarstar77 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hate it when someone tells me to "stop being shy". Might as well be asking me to stop blinking. Do people say this because they realise they are awkward and therefore I perceive that awkwardness and react by being shy?
2006-09-12 09:25:15 · answer #10 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋