I used to be. I'd get so anxious that what I was about to say or do might hurt someone that I'd either freak or freeze; and If i did end up saying or doing what I wanted to in the first place, I'd apologize for having given offense, even when none was taken.
Then I noticed that Enties -- especially the successful ones -- didn't seem at all concerned that what they said or did might cause offense. I also noticed that the more a person displayed this attitude, the more successful (and popular) he or she was.
When I tried to emulate this behavior on my old crowd (co-workers, friends, relatives, et cetera), they all turned against me.
But when I emulated this Entie behavior on an entirely new crowd, they seemed to treat me with respect and genuine friendship.
I guess that once people get used to you being a pushover (a.k.a., "Whipping Boy") they get angry and defensive when you suddenly start standing up for yourself.
It seems more effective to start over with a new attitude on a new crowd.
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