Why do people think I have to be serious and holier than thou?
395764
Personally when someone acts real then I feel more comfortable around them. Those holier then thou are fake. No one escape the evil clutches of sin. Might as well live life with all your heart, not all lies.
190246
When we put forth our answers with conviction & sincerity it helps , but remember our past impressions (record) plays a big role convince a person . also remember when you promise some thing to some one you are doubting your own capability to stand true to your word.Your words should make others take your statements on face value ( no pleading no begging) it is a long and tiresome path which you and your dear & near ones both have to walk on. for that is COMPATIBILITY in it's true & genuien form,which needs no explanation or convincing.
921894
Because immaturity in an adult is annoying. This doesn't mean you can't act like a child when it's appropriate, just don't act like a child when you should be serious. It means to take responsibility for yourself. Don't make jokes of serious matters. This is why we tell our children to "Act your age!" But it doesn't mean to stop enjoying life. Just be responsible.
386629
If you continue to use precious time living up to someone else's expectations, you will not be happy that you were true them instead of being true to yourself.\n\nYou may find yourself having to (gently) take a stand for making a decision to strive for your own goals.  Folk may get upset and tell you that you're making a mistake.\n\nLet 'em.\n\nBe true to yourself now!
318327
people who boast about there accomplishments allot or put other people down to make themselves look better are very insecure in there own lives.you should just say to them "oh yea that's great but I am quite pleased with my own work, but keep telling yourself (they have no self esteem) and give them a lift or they might fall apart. Be judged on who you are not what you could be.
1052610
This sounds like a speech, rather than a question.  But I do think that in those who are overly critical lies a certain lack of confidence in their own abilities.  They get comfortable with their own identify by criticizing everybody else's.\n\nThe Bible teaches us to love our fellow man.  We can choose to not approve of his behavior but we are still supposed to love him.  Most mature Christians also recognize John 8:7 - "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."  A great scripture on not criticizing others.
1139553
The people who make the best impression on me tend to be the ones that don't feel as if they need to discuss their religion with me. Most of the people that impress me, can get their point across intelligently without having to use mythology, or mysticism to convince me.
1177626
You sound overly pompous. Perhaps it makes them happy to find a chink in your armor. Don't  take yourself so seriously. There will always be someone smarter, better looking or wealthier than you. You're not all that.
397232
Only if you know the person well. Some people dont like that. Might lead to you being known as "The Wise Guy". So be careful about being critical. But there are nice ways of pointing the mistakes so that no one gets hurt.
320728
Both you and them are saying the same thing. If you will eventualy succed at having a "normal life" and I am sure you will one day realize that elements of normalcy have great value, you will need to embrase the notion behind the word and be yourself while loving God and others. If you are gonna complain at least use the right lingo... We the real creazy about life adventurous people march to the beat of our own drumms.
236417
I am not trying to be mean but people have told me that sometimes they dont know when i'm being serious or just joking.I hope i haven't been to mean.sorry
654935
It is human nature to want everyone else to think the way you do.  \nDON'T YOU AGREE WITH ME?  \nWanting to say things correctly and without insulting someone is very important. \nRIGHT?  \nTrying to be everything to everyone while still being an individual is the main goal of each person.  \nOKAY?\nIt is difficult to make a statement anymore without stepping on the toes of someone else.  \nUNDERSTAND?\nThe world keeps getting smaller and smaller while our knowledge base keeps getting bigger.  C\nORRECT?\nThree hundred years ago, a speech MIGHT travel word of mouth across a country.  \nI'M NOT WRONG, AM I?\nNow, it travels the world.  \nSEE?\nPeople have to be so careful of what comes out of their mouths because of the possible repercussion.  \nARE YOU WITH ME?
690097
I get called that every once in a while. You shouldn't take offence. Even if someone means it to be offensive (sarcasm)Just because you always try to do the right thing. There's nothing wrong with being nice! I always have even as a teenager. My parents were pleased of course they could trust me. I just can't bring myself to do something I know will intentionally hurt me or someone else.You do know there are those that are out there that will take advantage of your good nature and dump on you though right?
876396
People are immature. Joke about it. Say "Yea. Ok. I am. What's it to you?" And smile. Sarcasm kills. ;) Don't let stupid people get to you!
561784
don't worry babe your doing things right, it's just that people are insanely jealous of your intellect...way to go!!
654173
You let people get to you because you have very little self-esteem, in other words, you have no faith in your OWN ideas and abilities. You have NO confidence in YOURSELF.\n\nTRY believeing in yourself and be CONFIDENT that you ARE right at least  about SOME things, so you CAN ignore comments from people that are nasty or provoking.
368143
They might be jealous of you. People like to mess with people and hurt their feelings. When I was in school they always called mr names. You might be a cool person to be around. Be yourself and don't think what others think of you. You're just as good as anyone else.