Everyone always says that I can't do certain things because I am too arrogant. But I don't know why they think that. Is it the things I say or the things I do? What do you think?
2007-11-20 08:31:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Who says that? What kind of things do they say that you cannot do because "they" believe you are arrogant?
I'd bet that only a small group of people say that (your family? or a small group of friends?). It is probably something that one person said and everyone else is trying to confirm it through actions that have little to do with arrogance.
Don't let the perceptions of others decide what you can or cannot do... that, my friend, is completely up to you.
Most people that are perceived as arrogant are introverted and/or shy. They are quiet and content being by themselves, so people think they are stuck up. Could that be what is happening here? If so, get out there and socialize with a wider group of people.
Sometimes, people who are highly opinionated are given that label, too. If so, make an effort to listen to the opinions of others while presenting a genuine smile (easy to do, think of something that makes you happy while listening to the other person).
I should also mention that sometimes we are the mirrors of our worst critics. By that, I mean that an arrogant person will see that trait in you (even if it does not exist). Projection is a very real phenomenon. Are these people arrogant and in denial?
I hope this answer helps you somehow.
Take care!
2007-11-20 09:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by Sheila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would anyone possibly be able to answer that question without knowing anything about you? Why don't you ask "everyone" who says you're arrogant and see what they have to say? They must have a reason for saying it in the first place.
2007-11-20 16:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well sometimes people can see how you act when you urself dont know that ur doing something thats arrogant or u might seem like it to others becuase of how u act even if ur not trying to be just tell them Im not trying to be arrogant and Im sorry if I seem that way to u but Im not living to please u.
2007-11-20 16:41:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
arrogant:
1. making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud: an arrogant public official.
2. characterized by or proceeding from arrogance: arrogant claims.
does that sound like you...
are you overbearing..
do you know when to ask for help or do you just assume you can do it because your "smarter" than that
2007-11-20 16:36:17 · answer #4 · answered by C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you ask them to be more specific. Ask as if you really want to know what they think, and listen to their answers.
2007-11-20 17:37:28 · answer #5 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would have to give an example if you want us to help you.
2007-11-20 16:36:10 · answer #6 · answered by Joyous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know,give me more to go on,explain, why you say that!
2007-11-20 16:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by Marylou E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that depends on what you say and how you say them
2007-11-20 18:25:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
need more specific info to answer this question properly.
2007-11-20 16:34:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to be more specific, cause it could be one or the other or maybe both.
2007-11-20 16:39:45 · answer #10 · answered by Unknown 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋