An older woman called my cell phone and left a message because I wasn't able to take the call. I retrieved the message and called the lady to let her know she had reached the wrong person, else she would be waiting and wondering why this "Bradley" she mentioned never returned her phone call. Now I didn't have to do this, but called her out of courtesy. She immediately took on a "defensive persona," saying I was rude. Why are they so defensive? Anyone have a clue?
1) Please don't shoot the messenger, and
2) No good deed goes unpunished.
These sayings have been around for a long time for a reason.
So you don't have to feel all alone, grouchy people will always be around.
Gershun, You have a great idea, to give people a second chance!
However, Llamalover has the phone number and if called the elderly woman back,
doubt that smile could be seen over the phone, lol.
Plus I hate it when people, usually men say to me when I'm walking by, "Smile!"
Hubby always says "Look how miserable everyone looks" Case in point. I was getting my hair done on the weekend. There was this lady there and Hubs says."Oh she looks like a real b@tch" She walked over to pay and I smiled at her and her whole face changed. She gave me this beautiful smile. I turned to Hubs and said "See" People look serious and appear a lot of ways till you get to know them. Give them a chance. You may be proven right but you just may be proven wrong too.
ive worked for the public for 17 years now and i can verify that . ive seen neuroses , paranoia , grandiose behavior , sociopathy , and every other combination of crazy .
its why i only do business by email now . if you change your story halfway thru the job , i will be sending you a copy of the conversation back ..