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I don't think I've ever intimidated anyone. I'm five feet tall, and pretty quiet and reserved until I really get to know people. I am very sarcastic and opinionated at times, which might turn some people off. I once dated a guy who couldn't deal with my personality...I believe he called me hostile. In my defense, we were walking around downtown and I made a negative comment about the bible thumpers standing on the corner yelling at everyone...I think I was justified in saying something. LOL
I've also dated guys who claimed to like my sarcasm. I am what I am, and don't see myself changing anytime soon.
I think intimidation is a double edged sword. For a business woman it can be a very beneficial tool, especially if u working in an environment of men who will walk all over u if u r somewhat intimidating. However, in the romance department it is a serious stumbling block. I guess u have to find away to balance work from play, but if u r intimidating professionally it is hard to turn it off when u want ur gentler side to show forth.
well, I have frown lines between my brows which I know makes others think I'm either mad or mean...neither of which is usually the case. Can't take Botox...so I guess I'm stuck. Cause I'm female, I try to wear soft make up, hair style to offset the "frowns" but it doesn't always work. My mom had the same exact lines, so I guess it's genetic.
I've sort of learned that I have to swing way over to the "sweet" side, which seems extreme and uncomfortable to me, but others seems to like it.
I've been told I'm intimidating for some of the same reasons. I basically act like your typical alpha male half of the time... super motivated, aggressive, competitive, direct, likes to get things done, etc. Plus, I can be somewhat of a ball buster sometimes... I call people out on their BS.
People tell me that I would be the perfect guy LOL. I'm learning to tone some of those traits down and be warmer and more gracious.
So you beat other people up, win belching contests and arm wrestle other guys?
I've been told I am, by men and women. Even by women I thought were intimidating. I'm also pretty tall, and half Polish. It's genetically impossible for me to look anything but less than impressed, even if I am. (It's the droopy eyelids I think).
I can be pretty sarcastic, but am also a little shy. I guess it's a combination that doesn't go down well sometimes, especially when others around are loudly gregarious.
But once you get to know me, why, I'm just a purrin' kitten.
Does anyone on the board ever run into a pattern, where people (of the opposite sex) always tell you that you are "intimidating?"
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
How does a person use this characteristic to their advantage in social situations, without causing others to 'clam up' ?
I'm an affable guy. But I'm told I have a gaze so intense it could drive nails. One colleague told me that I have the ability to stare deep into people's souls and tell them what they're thinking.
It comes in very handy in business meetings when you're presenting.
Does anyone on the board ever run into a pattern, where people (of the opposite sex) always tell you that you are "intimidating?"
Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
How does a person use this characteristic to their advantage in social situations, without causing others to 'clam up' ?
I've gotten told this on numerous ocassions. I've been working full-time since I was 19 and been on my own since I was 19 as well. Always kept a good job, nice vehicle, and always kept myself up. SOME men, for some odd reason, seem to think my independence is intimidating, but whatever. Their loss, not mine. One guy told me "I've never in my life been scared of a woman until I met you"....I looked at him like WTF???
Women do find me very intimidating, as I'm 6 foot 4 and a fit build, my current goatee adds more too......
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