I act differently with my family than outside my house (for example that retort was suppose to be entertainment for my little brother, he laughed and was in a lot more lighthearted mood afterwords). I'm in my 20s. Idk that was just the example that was on my mind. Wasn't really trying to be funny or anything was really actually just curious...
OK, if you say so, but asking your little brother if he is potentially gay or not doesn't seem like lighthearted conversation to me, especially at Thanksgiving dinner.
Just sayin'.
I am humble, my humor lies within arrogance (depending on who I'm with) I guess. I don't get bashed from day to day, or year to year (in your sense of the word). I use to be what you describe on the outside (never on the inside), but that was back when I was still in school, I have modified it for the workplace.
Pride comes before the fall.
Only the penitent man shall pass.
Tis' best to err on the side of traveling the high road, than to be perceived an asshole, IMHO.
BUT - don't ever take shit. EVER.
It's a fine balance to walk the line of, but it is very clear once you figure out your own motivations and how they can be realized without compromising the well being of others.
edit: the only reason i developed into a smart ass in school was because of bullies. Not to protect myself (I wasn't exactly the person bullies would mess with), but because I didn't like the bigger kids thinking they could pick on the smaller kids. So whenever someone picked on a "nerd", "band geek", or "unpopular" kid, I'd step in with some smart ass comment and that'd be the end of it. I was a late bloomer and knew what it was like to be picked on.
I moved every two years during my entire childhood.
I know what you experienced.
I am not the most amenable person, I assure you.
I detest bullies.
I too whipped their asses when I was younger, sheerly for the principle of doing so.
BUT - I was never an asshole to those who didn't deserve it, especially my family, or dear friends.
There is a clear difference between the two, don't you think?
I appreciate your post more than the others (very direct and to the point), thank you.
You're welcome.
Thank you for recognizing as such.
I wrote nothing here to be nasty or snide.
You asked a question.
I answered.
And here we are.
So, what are your plans for further self actualization?
Are you sartisfied with your interpersonal relationships or is there something lacking?
If so, what, and why?
-Alex