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Okay -- three, count them THREE people have told me I'm intimidating today.

Should I be flattered or insulted?

What makes people say this about me?

Yes, I consider myself to be an alpha female, but I mean WTF?

--P

Date: 2004-11-21 10:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] atdelphi.livejournal.com
I'd answer that, but I find you too intimidating.

...just kidding :-P

Seriously, I find when people make those sorts of comments, they're responding to something in themselves rather than something about you. For instance, I get that I'm 'standoffish' a lot, and that I 'make people feel stupid.' Which totally isn't intentional. I'm just really shy and quiet around people I don't know well, and I use 'big words' and correct grammar without thinking about it. It's other people's insecurities that then make the jump to "She thinks she's better than me." I suspect the same thing holds true for finding someone intimidating - they likely just don't feel as confidant as you.

Date: 2004-11-22 04:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] themostepotente.livejournal.com
Now see, I don't find you stand-offish at all.

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