QotD: But Everyone Likes Me!

Why do you think it is some people don't get along with you?

There are a variety of reasons why some people do not get along with me.  I will say one thing first, though.  I believe I get along with most people, whether I like them or despise them, mainly because my job requires me to.  There are only a few people I can say I openly dislike.  I am fairly certain they know who they are, too.

One of the main reasons some people do not like me is because of their initial perception of me.  I do not care much for first judgments because I have been unfairly subjected to them time and time again.  People just do not take the time to get to know a person beyond a first judgment.  I think if the people that do not like me actually took took the time and sat down and genuinely tried to get to know me, I think they would change their minds about me.  I am not saying that they would be my best friend, but they would certainly understand why I do certain things.

Other people do not like me because I return whatever attitudes they give me.  I have had to explain myself because of that recently, but I do not care.  If a person is going to be rude to me, I will return the favor.  If that person does not like it, then they can change their behavior.  I am tired of tolerating it, so if I cannot openly tell them what I think, I can at least treat them the same way they are treating me.