is it the Surprise attack or the Fear Factor?
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2007-07-17 02:58:13 · 22 answers · asked by enki 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I would rather be underestimated. Then if I exceed their expectations, they will be pleasantly surprised. If I am overestimated, and I don't measure up to their expectations, they will be disappointed. I hate for people to be disappointed in me.
2007-07-17 04:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that the reason people like to be underestimated is because they then can have the surprise attack, however, it sometimes can hit you in the back and you wind up being known for what you are, its like playing golf and you let people think you don't know how and once on the course you are really good, then those you play with understand you are a "sandbagger" and then people don't respect your golfing they think you "took them for fools."
Overestimating can get you in trouble, but so as you do not totally go over board it can be a plus in your column for then you must rise to meet your own expectations, and 9 times out of 10..you will not disappoint yourself. I have found that if those above expect more out of you than you do yourself your will try to reach that bench mark for them...why not put the benchmark there for yourself and be true to yourself.
I overestimate...knowing I will reach higher.
I would rather fall short than not reach high enough!
2007-07-17 05:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Underestimated. Definitely.
2007-07-18 05:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jaded 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not care one way or the other, if people would underestimate me, or overestimate, me. I have always kept to myself, since I was young, and through the years it has been that way for me. Don't get me wrong, I am a caring person, that would go out of her way to help those that are in need, what I meant by my answer, is that nothing would bother me, words are words, and as the saying goes, a tongue does not have a bone, so people do talk, or gossip.
2007-07-17 07:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by a.vasquez7413@sbcglobal.net 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, underestimated.
You do get the advantage of the surprise attack, but it also takes you "off the hook"- less pressure to meet your potential and for that reason, likely to be to some degree, an expectation that we often create, albeit unconsciously. Maybe that is why it is so often accompanied by self-doubt. Since we have a tendency to rise to the level of expectation, it is potentially more debilitating.
I think I should be wishing for the courage to be overestimated. Tolerating the undeserved disappointment
of others. Do I resist the temptation to carry on the charade. Am I willing to clarify who I am. It seems filled with growth opportunities. But quite uncomfortable.
2007-07-17 04:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never underestimated always overestimated by others for my abilities.......................and how I handle things..........In. what you mean by the surprise attack or fear factor to your question but if it has do with how I handle the situation when someone passes judgement on me for my abilities I will be ready for them in a surprise attack and the fear factors that go with any situation where one judges another I will fight until the end and stand my ground always ....
2007-07-17 04:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by Rita 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok, well i've been both under and overestimated. and they both sucked! but if i had to choose, i'd say UNDERESTIMTED! cause i don't mind that much if ppl think i'm no good, i know i am and that's enough for me. if they thought i was overestimated then they might be surprised to see i was not what they expected me to be and this would make me feel rubbish. i'm really sensitive and UNFORTUNATELY i do care about what ppl might say. iyt's the worst thing about me. i try hard, try to be someone i'm not. and i'm trying everyday to stop this, but it's hard. it takes courage, time and effort and right now, i got no time to find courage or do the effort needed!
2007-07-17 04:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by elenik 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Underestimated as then there is less pressure and that's mostly becasue of the fear factor!! I don't like to disappoint people and myself!!
Thank you :-)
2007-07-17 04:07:39 · answer #8 · answered by KT_(Kritty) 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over estimated(has anyone else said that?)...Fear Factor! Lol...the confident you get when you know that the other person thinks your capable of more then you get more confident and you are more willing. LOL... but it's kind of self worth to see your true image in another;s eyes rather than somthing that is not YOU at all.
2007-07-17 14:03:33 · answer #9 · answered by Stargirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Non.On the contrary,I would rather that they estimate me for what I am.Surprise attacks or fear factors are momentary and I can live without them.It's the reality based estimation which I can trust and use in my evolution and personality development and shall be of immense value to me.
2007-07-17 03:15:27 · answer #10 · answered by brkshandilya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋