Why Do People Like You? (money, person, personality, feel)

[prospectheightsresident]

I'm funny, kind-hearted, nice, and treat people with respect and dignity. Some people like me for my titles/job/rank, but I avoid those people like the plague.

[bondaroo]

Some people like me for the same reasons that other people can't stand me.

[The Dissenter]

People appreciate my analytical nature and that I usually try to get all the sides before forming an opinion. People even appreciate my no-nonsense honesty at times.

[Eman Resu VIII]

They don't.

[Gerania]

Originally Posted by mistermaggie

I’m funny as hell. Probably the funniest and most uninhibited person in the room at any given time.

I'm not funny. Maybe once in a while. I have a very healthy sense of humor, but can count one hand how many times I've caused people to laugh.

We all have our burdens.

[SWFL_Native]

People don’t like me.. they respect me but don’t like me. I’m not a likeable person and totes fine with that. I can say that my family does love, respect, and trust me.

[mainebrokerman]

why??

I cant answer for them....but I am respectful and courteous.....also learned to be humble and not arrogant.

follow the golden rule

[crd08]

good question, not sure.

Overall, I am a nice and compassionate person. I enjoy really getting to know people and their stories. I also go with the flow and love doing spontaneous and fun things.

[ClaraC]

I'm going to turn this question around to the more generic, because honestly, I'm not sure why people like me. I do know they do.

I like other people who:

1. Are socially graceful. You know they're not going to embarrass you or others by acting inappropriately or saying unacceptable things.

2. Are smart and excellent conversationalists. (This is a big one for me, actually. When I think of people who might have very different viewpoints from mine, or have characteristics that I don't care for, but are easy to engage in a lively interesting and respectful conversation, that goes a very long way to making them enjoyable companions). This trait used to be called "good company".

3. Are attentive, caring listeners of others. If a conversation is disrupted, they'll return to it and say "well anyway, you were telling us about your mom's illness?"

4. Are funny.

5. Are reliable and not flighty.

6. Aren't high maintenance and self-centered. Appear to be very very interested in others.

7. Don't gossip. Someone who will gossip with you will gossip about you.

8. Are fun and adventuresome - very willing to do exciting activities.

9. Have a lot of interests, however quirky those interests are. InterestED people are interestING.

10. Are humble.

11. People who don't trap or trick you.

This is a big one, and I've had too much experience with it. "Hey, my 4 year old has been talking about how much he really likes your son in their preschool class, and he'd like to get together. Does that sound good? Great. I'd like to bring him by this afternoon" and then arrives at the door with the 3 year old brother. "Hey, are you busy Saturday night? No? Great. Can you babysit my kids?" "Are you planning to drive from home to the party downtown? Oh good, can you pick me up on the way?" (and then they want to leave the party really early, or want to stay really late). I can't stand those people, and all those things have actually happened to me. Here's how you ask those things: "We're looking for a babysitter Saturday night (or a ride both ways to the party), does that work out for you?" I've learned to be protective - no, I think I might be busy Saturday - what did you have in mind? Actually, I don't think I'm leaving from home - what did you have in mind?

I know there are those who say you have allowed yourself to be taken advantage of, but what I'm saying is I can't stand those people who make you act defensively so you won't be taken advantage of, in a thread about what's likable in people.

[G-fused]

Because of my personality.

It's both a blessing and a curse.