Science Friction Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 One thing a lot a folks say, especially when applying for a job or interviewing for a job is "I am a people person." I'm assuming that means that one likes being around people and engaging with people. Would you say that you are a "people person" ? Ted Kaczynski is probably not a people person. The little old lady who greets you with cheer and a smile as you enter Walmart probably is a people person. I'm with RTS when he says that , in general, people suck. I really have no desire to engage the general public on a daily basis. When I'm not at work, I usually prefer hanging around the house rather than hanging around a bunch of people. Like Ted, I like math and science , but I have no desire to make bombs. I'd say, broadly speaking, I'm definitely not a huge fan of people. What do you say? Are you a" people person" who enjoys engaging lots of people on a daily basis or are you someone who would prefer not being around a lot of people? You do what you have to do each day but then you want to be left alone. Which are you?
afi100guy Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I am a people person. Not only is it critical for job success, I would rather be in the company of people than alone.
Science Friction Posted April 25, 2017 Author Posted April 25, 2017 I'm lucky in that I enjoy engaging with the people I work with and most of the students as well. I do love college campuses. However, I can't imagine the agony of having to deal with the general public, say at Walmart or a KFC everyday. I would go berserk. I don't think I meet the threshold of being classified as a "people person."
TAC Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I love people watching and like to chat with strangers. However I have no tolerance for stupid people. I'll sit on a plane for 4 hours and never speak to the person next to me though. Just my down time I guess.
Science Friction Posted April 25, 2017 Author Posted April 25, 2017 I have no idea, I will let BGP decide. I think some have already decided.
Science Friction Posted April 25, 2017 Author Posted April 25, 2017 I love people watching and like to chat with strangers. However I have no tolerance for stupid people. I'll sit on a plane for 4 hours and never speak to the person next to me though. Just my down time I guess. I also enjoy "people watching" (from a distance, of course)
mcpapa Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I will make small talk with pretty much anybody. Embarrasses my avatar sometimes.
Jumper_Dad Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I will make small talk with pretty much anybody. Embarrasses my avatar sometimes. That's me. I can strike up a conversation with anyone. My goal in meeting a pure stranger is to find some commonality between us that helps me instantly relate to them. It really drives me nuts to meet someone that I have absolutely nothing in common with them...but I have met a few "Freaks" that I just never could connect with, one was my boss for a short period :banghead:
rockmom Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I don't think I'd be 30 plus years into a career in hospitality if I weren't.
OlDog75 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I retired a while back from working with the public over 30 years. Seen and experienced a lot of good and bad. To be honest, I'm very glad I no longer have to do that.
OlDog75 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 As long as the people aren't stupid, yes. :lol2:, The Deuce, what's the chances of that not happening?
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