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I think pulling that off (the skip the line for coffee trick he writes of) without coming off as an ass would be difficult. But, at the same time, it could be a

by city41 15y ago

I think pulling that off (the skip the line for coffee trick he writes of) without coming off as an ass would be difficult. But, at the same time, it could be argued it's the people that don't care how they come off and just go for their gold are the ones that really succeed.

jerfelix 15y ago
20+ years ago, when cell phones were fairly rare, I was in line at a Roasted Chicken franchise, and there was a large sign on the wall that said "for faster service, call your order in. 555-6789". So, while 5th in line, I called the number, expecting to get a call center to take my order. Before I realized what was happening, the cashier at the front of my line stopped taking the order from the in-person customer and took my call. Boy did I feel like an ass.
billpatrianakos 15y ago
Are they really the ones that "really succeed" or are they just really loud about it which makes it seem that way. That just sounds a lot like the sort of stuff you'll read in those "how to succeed in business" books. I could be wrong but I'm skeptical. There's a big different between going for their gold and being a totall asshole too. They don't always exist at the same time.
- city41 15y ago
  I agree with all of that. My comment was skeptical in nature. My personality is very aware of "being an ass" so sometimes I wonder if I should have been an ass in some situations. There is probably a good medium between the two extremes.
  - billpatrianakos 15y ago
    I know what you mean. I'm hyperaware of other people's feelings too and that can put you at a huge disadvantage. I think it's all situational though. It depends on who you surround yourself with. In the end I think that what's more important than being an ass or being respectful is the ability to gauge others' temperaments. If you can do that then you can adjust yourself to the situation. Some situations call for asshole behavior. Some people only respond to force. In other situations being humble will win over people.

by city41 15y ago

jerfelix 15y ago

20+ years ago, when cell phones were fairly rare, I was in line at a Roasted Chicken franchise, and there was a large sign on the wall that said "for faster service, call your order in. 555-6789". So, while 5th in line, I called the number, expecting to get a call center to take my order. Before I realized what was happening, the cashier at the front of my line stopped taking the order from the in-person customer and took my call. Boy did I feel like an ass.

billpatrianakos 15y ago

Are they really the ones that "really succeed" or are they just really loud about it which makes it seem that way. That just sounds a lot like the sort of stuff you'll read in those "how to succeed in business" books. I could be wrong but I'm skeptical. There's a big different between going for their gold and being a totall asshole too. They don't always exist at the same time.

city41 15y ago
I agree with all of that. My comment was skeptical in nature. My personality is very aware of "being an ass" so sometimes I wonder if I should have been an ass in some situations. There is probably a good medium between the two extremes.
- billpatrianakos 15y ago
  I know what you mean. I'm hyperaware of other people's feelings too and that can put you at a huge disadvantage. I think it's all situational though. It depends on who you surround yourself with. In the end I think that what's more important than being an ass or being respectful is the ability to gauge others' temperaments. If you can do that then you can adjust yourself to the situation. Some situations call for asshole behavior. Some people only respond to force. In other situations being humble will win over people.