The dynamics of interpersonal relationships are so weird. Seriously. I mean, all of the tiny nuances... the "do"s and "don't"s... the various rules of interaction. It's really pretty complex when you think about it.
Sometimes I take for granted all of the stuff that I've been programmed with throughout life, when it comes to other people. I mean, I automatically know to shake hands when meeting a certain person or to watch my table manners at times. Those things are ingrained in me or something. And usually, I'm pretty good at the whole person-to-person relationship thing. As I mentioned before, I generally am able to read people a bit, so I can carry on with most folks alright enough.
But there are certain situations that throw me. Situations that aren't so easily laid out, and the intricacies of the relating gets confusing. Appropriate next steps aren't clear... positions of power become seemingly more important (and more entangled with pride)... the "pre-programmed" guidelines no longer apply. I'm sure everybody's found themselves in a situation like that before. I sort of do now. To elaborate would do no good really, because it's beside the point. My point is simply this: It's so frustrating!
Ha...aaaanyway... I'm sure clarity will come sooner or later. It always seems to. But what do you do about the confusing people???
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