Baxter's Buzz
Question of the Week-Election 2010 was politics as usual. That's life right? No surprises. I feel that my simplicity in viewing situations sets me up for all kinds of disappointment. Someone will say, "Hey Baxter, would you like to go out tonight with us?" And my reply will be, "Probably not this time, but please let me know next time because I very well could make it next time." I get these looks like I'm being anti-social, rude or some other negative adjective. What about those that say, " Yes! Please call me later and we'll meet up," but they have no intentions in going out. THOSE are the people that I have issues with.
I think people lie so much, that they expect to be lied to. It's like this acceptance that I refuse to accept. Am I missing something? When your boss tells you something, and then they deny it? When your family member or friend commits to something and then reneges? Not cool.
I'm not saying that I've never committed and didn't follow through, I am human. I do my very best to avoid that though. And if I come across as being cold or direct when I politely refuse an invite or speak the truth when somebody asks me a question, I'm sorry. But under no circumstances am I going to lie to appease you! I don't believe in that. Maybe I'm too simple. I just want people to be honest. I can handle that way better than a disingenuous person. What do you think?
