so i've never been the type to ruffle other people's feathers. i don't like conflicts and tend to be more american and indirect than the germans. other's may tell you to your face that you've done something wrong, but i just hate that type of situation.
being in germany has definately "helped" me be more direct and better at making decisions. oh....... that's the other part. indecisiveness. yeah. i don't like making decisions or i usually just don't feel pulled in one direction or the other.
germans are much more direct than americans and will usually tell you what you're doing wrong or what you could do better. it's not rude. just honest and open. :-)
i think the culture, as well my work has made me be more direct and make more decisions on my own.
i've learned that there's a point where i give others too much room to have their own way against my will and my better judgement. i'm still really nice, but i think that i'm more confident of the decisions that i make or the advice that i give. i still don't like telling someone they're wrong, but i'm much better at standing my ground and seeing that i don't let the other person have their way because i don't want a conflict.
i'm right. aren't i?
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richtig, ich hoffe ich bin nicht zu schroff zu dir als ab und zu, aber dem konflikt au dem weg gehen habe ich früher auch gerne gemacht. ob das typisch ami ist weiß ich nicht, vielleicht in der tendenz, aber ganz gewiss nicht außenpolitisch hihi.
Hi, Jared, No need to tell folks they are "wrong." Better to tell them what is the right thing to do and to say. Endeavor to live an exemplary life, admit your mistakes and just thank and praise God for His love, guidance, forgiveness and constant companionship on life's journey. Keep on keeping on keeping on...and for how long? Until we see Jesus face to face in all His majestic glory. Love to you, my friend, Uncle Roy K. Luckenbill.
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