How do you deal with An "assumed type A" personality without pushing them in front of the nearest Train?!!!
553880
Number one, I believe, based on your reaction, that you too are a "Type A" personality.  You need a Type B to play referee.  The best advice I can give is to not go around any train tracks.  It is, perhaps, best that you do not hang around with this person anymore.  If they are making you this aggravated and stressed, then for your own sake (and sanity), you need to separate yourself from them.
1133563
dude, i have the same problem! you've gotta psyche yourself out. you probably already tried it but, set your clock 20 mins. ahead and try to forget that it is.\nOR, what always works for me.....hitch a ride with a coworker that is always on time.....that'll make you hussle so you don't make them wait for you outside. Then it would be being rude to theat person.
1132055
you have to give them an extremly repetitive thing for them to focus on and then you have to get them to "sleep" then you tell them what to do you have to keep you voice monitone and not going to lie it usally wont work because the person hase to be totaly willing if they are scared or dont trust you completly than it wont work...\ngood luck  an dplease dont be mean. thank your my hero
520559
Naw, I just don't have the energy anymore to do that. I'd rather find a more constructive method of steering them towards better behavior. I see your point, but I find if you do it that way the message is lost on them. If they are a real pain, I just ignore them as you tend to lower yourself to their level and sometimes silence in a better way to deal with such people. Looks like you really ticked dragonfly off though.....come on everyone let's play nice before we forget why we even do this kind of stuff....fun right. Peace everyone.
537012
Go to a friend (I can think of one right now) and let your steam out at that person.  That will help you straighten things out in your head and prevent you from unleashing yourself in such a violent manner.  Personally I think what you are doing is better than bottling it up inside; for then that could lead to hidden rage and then finally you could snap and just kill someone or something! Still though I highly hope you take my advice, it doesn't even have to be to the person I'm thinking of.  Just know that the person will not judge you and will give you his/ her input.  Don't worry it isn't a counselor, doesn't even want to have that as a career option.  That person just wants you to be happy.  There is no hidden agenda. Don't all friends want their special friend to be happy?
1111183
hey i have tha same problem... i bugs me really bad.. just talk to that persona and say hey.. i dont wanna be anything more than friends..  *GL
1113987
Type O Negative - I Know You're F**king Someone Else
103407
Have enough self respect to remove that person from your life.  Kick it to the curb because deceipt DOES NOT enhance your life and if you believe it will not happen again.....then you're not being honest or truthful to yourself!!
532298
I wouldn't wait until they commit the "offense". That's kinda rude and bitchy. Say the guy digs in his ear with his little finger. What do you say, "Oh, God, I hate when peole do that! I'm outta here." You have to get to know someone first before critizing them for their small personality quirks.
635872
if it's someone i absolutely detest, i'll start humming the tune for 'it's a small world after all..'  it'll get stuck in their mind for two days!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nbut otherwise, just smile politely and wonder as im in that situation what everyone else in the world does in such an awkward moment. then i'll kick myself for not having asked my yahoo answers people how to deal with it. i'll wonder if i'm breathing too loud, notice how rigid i am, tell myself to relax, notice that the guy is staring at my cleavage the whole time anyway and get pissed and by then it'll be one of our turns to get off the lift..\n\nphew..maybe next time i'll take the stairs! :p
430138
I've done some work with such people on a day to day basis  and, for what its worth, I found forgetting the problem and focusing on the person worked best! Find something that interests them, use that as a reward for less satisfying pursuits and don't think of them as a 'case' but as a fellow human being and treat them as such. (Token economies are useful too - earning tokens or counters for good behaviour which can later be exchanged for various 'treats', traded in for an outing etc).\n\nIt may take some time, but once they trust you they're likely to gradually open up and take an interest in what you think etc; then it becomes easier - 'pleasing' you can become a reward in itself and you can often get them to do things no one else has managed. (But be careful of sexual overtones etc., that can get problematic)
485531
I've gone through this too, and unfortunately I handled it the wrong way, by ignoring the person. Leave your pride behind and tell this girl that she is moving too fast and tell her that you want to keep it at a friend level for now. If she can't except that, oh well.
45265
You need to decide how important the job is for you.\n\nIf it isn't important look for another job and quit the one you have once you've found a better position.\n\nIf it is important to you, change the way you react to their personality.  You can't control how they act but you can control how you react.
1010058
hello!\njust show the real you. you dont have to copy any character to approach someone. be naturaL act natural. you have an edge in having a good conversation since you have a sense of humor. you just have to know how to handle it. Godbless
46124
Hang out with different people, ones who you want to be with. If they still bug you, just ignore them. They just want to push your buttons and get you to jump on them, getting you in trouble. I know it's hard ignoring people who constantly get in your face, but the alternative is to get in trouble by physically getting their face gone. If they won't leave you alone, after asking them nicely, maybe ask them why they're bugging you. Most times, you'll get some lame excuse, like because they like it, or because I want to. Those kinds of excuses tell you they're just trying to make you mad and get a reaction. After that, don't react to them, no matter how bad it gets. Try to always surround yourself with positive people, keeping your goals in focus. Don't lose your stride to a bunch of posers. Their own lives are miserable, so they want to bring you down past their level of mediocrity. Rise above it. Don't give in to their taunts. I had years of this kind of experience in grade school, the worst being in middle school. Something happens to some kids when they get in middle school. It's like they left their brains somewhere else and living the life of a moron. It will get better, in time. Though it seems hard right now, just keep your focus. <*)))><
176555
Haha!  I have the same problem.  I just try to stand as far away as I possibly can when we're talking.  I also try not to breathe through my nose when he's talking to me.  I'm a chronic gum chewer, so I always try to offer a piece to him when I break into my pack.  He usually doesn't accept, dammit.
669422
Do not rise to the bait, they want a reaction from you, don't give them it. Ignore them. I have to deal with three girls who try to intimidate me everyday but i have never risen to their antics so they have not been able to take it much further