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I went for a job interview a few days ago and was completely intimidated by a man I talked to. He was the President of a Big Real-estate Company and had such an air of confidence and authority. He was built like a football player and was incredibly handsome and poised. He seemed like one of those people that people deferred to and noticed when he walked in a room.
I just felt small in his presence. I could tell he know his effect on people and liked it. He seemed like he knew he intimidated people and liked to play with them. I could tell he did not see me as being worthy of his time and efforts. So I wished the interview would end and I would be able to leave and escape.
Even with all I have done and accomplished, this man made me a small intimidated boy again. Can this happen to you?
I went for a job interview a few days ago and was completely intimidated by a man I talked to. He was the President of a Big Real-estate Company and had such an air of confidence and authority. He was built like a football player and was incredibly handsome and poised. He seemed like one of those people that people deferred to and noticed when he walked in a room.
I just felt small in his presence. I could tell he know his effect on people and liked it. He seemed like he knew he intimidated people and liked to play with them. I could tell he did not see me as being worthy of his time and efforts. So I wished the interview would end and I would be able to leave and escape.
Even with all I have done and accomplished, this man made me a small intimidated boy again. Can this happen to you?
I just had something similar happen to me as well. I met my new District Manager (I was the one getting transfered into HIS district), and he is Mr. Authority himself!
I was told that he was a State Trooper in Georgia years ago
I felt like I was back in Highschool, getting called and talked to by the principle!
Huh.......
I guess he sensed me being uncomfortable......and enjoyed it. LOL.
Last edited by MB2; 08-23-2007 at 08:03 AM..
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When I was younger it seemed I was intimidated easily.My dad was a hardass,not a easy person to deal with who often verbally made me feel 1 inch tall.Though on the flip side he was a most loving father also.
As the years have gone by I broke out of my shell and now have confidence and peace of mind about myself.I realize I have short comings yet have many good qualities also.I am comfortable with myself and view myself as equal to anybody else,not below not above but equal.
I was last intimidated by my boss before I sold my house and split Miami.I wasn't intimidated by him,but by the financial burden I had which when pay plans at work would change,and in my business it's a roller coaster I felt trapped.Now that I'm in a different situation from now on anybody that messes with me in employment I can walkaway if treated wrongly because that financial burden is gone.No more intimidation in negotiating.
My dad is ex military,sometimes he would take me on a base to shop,I have long hair and sometimes the military folk would look at me as a monstrosity which would intimidate me,though I love those folks to high heaven,they just need to talk to me to know the real me,not what their eyes think.
Last edited by lionking; 08-23-2007 at 08:32 AM..
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I went for a job interview a few days ago and was completely intimidated by a man I talked to. He was the President of a Big Real-estate Company and had such an air of confidence and authority. He was built like a football player and was incredibly handsome and poised. He seemed like one of those people that people deferred to and noticed when he walked in a room.
I just felt small in his presence. I could tell he know his effect on people and liked it. He seemed like he knew he intimidated people and liked to play with them. I could tell he did not see me as being worthy of his time and efforts. So I wished the interview would end and I would be able to leave and escape.
Even with all I have done and accomplished, this man made me a small intimidated boy again. Can this happen to you?
This guy doesn't sound intimidating ... just obnoxious! When I meet or hear of people like this I wonder just how many opportunities they have missed out on.
I had two bosses both large men with some power thing kicking between their ears. It didn't spark creativity amongst their colleagues or their staff, just a lot of tension. Not a nice atmosphere to work in.
I'd be counting my blessings that I wouldn't be working for/with someone like that!
I tend to find very knowledgeable people intimidating but in a good way. For example 2 of my modern day intellectual "heroes" ( for want of a better word ) are Michael Wood and Simon Schama. I was lucky enough to meet both and they made me feel intellectually "dwarfed" so to speak but I admire both greatly and wish I had all that knowledge and the wondrous way they have of disseminating it. I also find people who have achieved a lot in their lives ( I do not mean financially but intellectually, socially and ethically) very intimidating as it makes me realise just how little I know and have managed to do. But on the plus side these people make me want to be like them more and encourage me to strive for better which has to be a positive !
People that are highly opinionated (and outspoken about it) intimidate me. I guess I think that if they are that opinionated, that they will also be critical of me. I don't know why I even care (if it's not someone that I need to impress such as a boss, potential boss, etc.) but for some reason, I do. (I am actually pretty opinionated myself but I keep that fact to myself...except on CD, of course!)
Nope
I am not easily intimidated
In my volunteer work I have worked with presidents of companies, sports figures etc. As far as I am concerned everyone puts their pants on the same way.
I treat everyone with the same respect I want to receive.
The funny thing is I have been told many times that most well known people really like the fact that I treat them like a regular person.
Then you get the obnoxious types who think they are "gods gift". Life is to short to interact with these type.
People that are highly opinionated (and outspoken about it) intimidate me. I guess I think that if they are that opinionated, that they will also be critical of me. I don't know why I even care (if it's not someone that I need to impress such as a boss, potential boss, etc.) but for some reason, I do. (I am actually pretty opinionated myself but I keep that fact to myself...except on CD, of course!)
KayKay,
I am really opinionated too. Some people like that and some don't but I definately don't want to intimidate anybody.
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