I sometimes come across as overeager and ditzy, I think. I once had a radiologist tell me I shouldn't smile so much, that people will think I'm dense.
Thanks to everyone for sharing the stories - they really trigger so many memories for me.
At one job, a boss asked me, very politely I guess, would I please try to greet him less enthusiastically. I had to clown around at acting mopey when I saw him. Not sure if that did the trick.
And yes, I do have a reputation for being ditzy - females who smile alot can get that I think, no matter what the job title says.
Years ago, in my mid 20s, I planned a training session. I jam-packed it full of what I considered to be interesting and helpful stuff, trying to take care of my audience. Another woman on the planning committee shared that she thought that I totally overwhelmed everyone, and didn't I realize that people need time to process new information? The day did have a bit of a 'forced march' flavor. Actually I didn't realize. In retrospect I probably was 'treating people the way you'd like to be treated.' LOL@me!
((hugs)) to all of us!
