Is it possible to be humble and tell others that you are humble? Or does telling others negate your humility?
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Telling others you're humble usually negates it...unless you're telling others HOW to be humble, in which case you're just teaching them.  I love telling people how humble I am.  Most of the time they don't get it.
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Nope...I like helping others, but I know that I'm not superman and I recognize the fact that I need help sometimes as well.  I've never been one to let pride stand in the way of my well-being.  Don't get me wrong...I am a big guy and am actually slightly smarter than a box of rocks, so there isn't much that I don't think I can handle on my own.  But I'm also a pragmatist, and am smart enough to recognize when I'm in over my head...and, more often than not, it's my 4'11" 95lb wife that pulls my a$$ outta that fire!  :-)
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Confidence is attractive, cockiness is not. Just be humble!
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go volunteer at a homeless shelter.\nor meals on wheels..or a salvation army or a nursing home..if you give yourself for things that you can do to help...even if it's just your ear...you may find a whole new perspective on things.  i really don't understand your question though, 'cause why wouldn't you already be humble already?  i guess i think this is a weird question to ask and not add details.
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i sometimes feel this way. i don't feel like I am that shy of a person, but I guess other people think I am very shy. and then when boys I like tell me to be myself and say what I want, I get flustered and say things like "i don't know" even though I have a full journal of stuff I would love to tell them. I don't know why it is so hard for me to speak up in certain social situations. I have things to say, and sometimes I start talking, but then like you said, the more aggressive/louder person takes the conversation over. I guess you and I both just have to try harder to speak our minds and not think so much about what other people will think. Easier said than done though... I hate being shy and I don't know how to get rid of it. and it certainly causes problems in meeting men. so u aren't the only one out there with this issue
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What you see as an act of cowardice may not be perceived as such by others. Anguish in its true sense will take place only in those individuals who see things on the surface only and make sudden and premature decisions based on what their emotions dictate. They do not dare to dig deeper into the murky waters to try to find reasoning and accept the obvious as just that, without making assumtions or judgements. Either way, do not concern yourself with others as they all have different perceptions and strategies to deal with them. And making decisions for yourself is never an act of cowardice, but rather an act of courage to stand up for what is best for you, and an act of survival which we all have in us. Seeking forgiveness is therefore irrelevant when it comes to others. It is you who need to forgive yourself for asking such a question and seeing your act as an act of cowardice. Not many are willing to surrender their egos and come to that level of accepting the weakenesses they have. Yours is a true act of wisdom, bravery and courage. Who would know that just one line can be such a powerful introspective tool into our own minds? Thank you.
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People are too scared to tell you how they feel to your face.  I get talked about behind my back but I also have a problem with saying things about others.  I always thought it was human nature, though not okay to do so.  I don't like doing it, and I am trying to stop, but I just find that I am a cynic and I just have trouble telling people what I really think of them to avoid confrontation.  So, I say it to someone else.  I definitely don't think it's okay, I never have, but old habits are hard to break.  I know that it is wrong...judge not lest thee be judged, but it is hard to change, right?
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I am as outgoing and uninhibited as I need to be.  That is why I post my picture and answer questions using real information about my and my life here at Yahoo! Answers.\nNow that I think about it, perhaps I am too outgoing and uninhibited for social interacting.  Who else would answer a question by saying that Opinions are like Posteriors, everybody has one.\nBy the way, this was a very good question, keep these coming.  We need more questions that can’t be found on some on-line encyclopedia or by a quick web search.
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You have to be honest with yourself and trust yourself before others can trust you. Would you trust you if you were any of these people? Why? Whynot? Answer these questions to yourself. You could admit to these people that you do occasionally bend the truth, but as you said, not to intentionally hurt anyone. Let them know that deep down you are an honest, trustworthy person.
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No. You need to humble yourself, don't think more than you are. Work at it, in no time you will be yourself. Leave everything in God's hand He knows what to do
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Hi, just logged in and spotted your question and I think that you have a good point there, I am a Catholic and not a great one may I admit, I can be a hypocrite at times and this is my failing and my own fault.\nI try my best not to preach to anyone and prefer just to give advice if I am asked, but even this is pompous if I do not practice my faith,and for this I am no role model at times.\nI do believe in free will and choice and I do get embarrassed when fellow Christians do the Bible thumping bit,I believe that we should do less talking and more walking,for it is always by example that people are touched and so little by overbearing preaching.\nI am tired of hearing others condemn people to Hell and such talk that Jesus Himself would not do as He judged no-one, yes I am far from perfect and I tell you honestly that I to am tired of hearing the same condemnations day after day.\nI cannot apologize for these people but only for myself,they need to come down from the glorified pedestal that they perch on and behave with respect and dignity.\nto finish it is good to be able to say that not all who follow Jesus are religious tyrants and these seldom get heard.\nregards to you.
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I used to get that too. I was actaully just a bit reserved, and I also tend to act arrogant sometimes which I know is just a defense mechanism for being a bit insecure.\nI also looked particularly good which lots of people are intimidated by and if you don't seem real friendly when you look good people think you are a snob.\n\nI'm not sure what it is about you that people interpret as snobby.\nIf you have your head tilted up that would be seen as snobby,\nor if you won't talk to certain people, that could do it.\nAlso watch your body language. No crossing your arms in front of you around people, or turning your shoulder to them.\nIt could be based on another question, that you carry yourself and look as if you come from wealth and that would make certain people uncomfortable. If that is the case there is nothing you can do about it. I always try to be as friendly and down to earth around people as I can so they feel like they can talk to me about anything. I like to have people share things with me, being naturally curious about people, and have found that telling them little things that happened to me or even rather personal things about myself (even to the point of showing my next door neighbor my gold crowns on my back teeth when we were discussing dentists) will open them up and make them think they can tell me things. I even tell my neighbors that I hate my condo the way it is, things like that, that are really on the personal side, so they think I am open and friendly.\nI talk to everyone and do not fear rejection at all as I know it happens and never take it personally.\nI was in sales of advertising for many years, and I learned how to get people to relax around me and not see me as threatening, so I could sell them ads.\n\nBe sort of friendly and chatty with everyone and don't fear or care about rejection or if they like you or not.
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I am a christian and I do know that Im a pretty messed up person.  I can be selfish, shallow, I lie at times and dont even notice it.  Im not going to call my self a worm or dirt.  But I'm not afraid to just be humble and accept that I can be a screwup.  At times I feel so bad about the way I've acted that yeah...  I know that Im white trash.  Or at least I realize that I probably look like trash to people who dont know me.  I think the people who call themselves these things are really just trying to be humble... they just may be doing it the wrong way.
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Not as much as I should be.  I find myself thinking unkind thoughts, like when I'm driving behind someone going slower than me, for instance, and thinking "hurry up, you idiot, don't you know I have to be somewhere?"  I try to be kinder in person, but when I'm in a hurry I can tend to be snotty, if their behaviour/service isn't as good as I think it should be.  I do tend to catch myself thinking negatively, and then try to turn it around to be more positive.\n\nIdeally, I would like to think that I'm kind, but I could be kinder.  I'm trying.  I'm human.
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i think and listen about what is said and realize i do NOT possibly know the best situation for everything...  (as smart as i think i might be)\n\ni welcome constructive cristism especailly from someone i know who is trying help.  and i don't take it personally!  and am grateful for any free advise that might make me a better person!
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I was a shy child growing up. \nMore so i didnt want to put a foot out of place because i would have gotten a backhand from my parents. \n\nSo being shy i dont believe is being selfish. \nBut play that your shy when really your not thats something different. \nBeing Coy , playing mental games with other kids.. \nSure that isnt nice at all. \nBut just being shy.. no.. \n\nIm not that shy now days.. i pretty much stand up and be counted. \nAlthough strange place with alot of strangers around me i will keep my head down as not to offend cause problems until i feel safe and secure to stand my ground.
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I would tell it all. I don't have anything to hide. That doesn't mean I haven't done some things that others might not agree with. I just don't let anyone else intimidate me into pretending to be perfect. \nLove & Light\nSharon