Your thoughts on eccentric people
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Hi,Hai guys, I was wondering what's are your feels about eccentric people in general including but not limited to work/school, friendship, dating, etc.
I'm just curious to know how different individuals views eccentric people throughout different areas of their life.
An eccentric person is pretty subjective so to be more precise, what traits do you appreciate in an eccentric person? How about the traits you dislike? Do they even out in the end? How so?
I personally like them a lot because it enhances the human diversity, but then again, I'm eccentric myself so I don't know if my opinion should count in this specific subject
Consistency. I admire that.
Pain. I abhor that in them.
Resolution of their pains. I love that.
From your definition of eccentric, meaning in any way not to fit into life, due to some flaw or trauma, those I work with only make minor gains, but each gain seems to be loved extremely by God, enough to reward those who make those gains happen, even sometimes at the expense of personal health, wealth and life.
So, since God seems to be for helping eccentrics whenever possible, I'd say our job with them is primarily parentally loving them, meaning for their best interests without crippling them in the process.
That is my take, on eccentrics, if I understood the word usage correctly.
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I enjoy variety in people. However, I can lose my patience with people who have no filters...because often that lack of filters means they hurt people and worse, don't seem to care or see that they do. Lack of filters does not mean that you are not responsible for what you say or how it affects people so you better learn to stop and think before opening your mouth if you have a filter problem.
I have little tolerance for people who believe everything they say or think is the absolute truth...that their opinions are without flaws and that everyone who doesn't agree is wrong and stupid. The couple of these in my life are described as "eccentric"....
I also have problems with the people who are eccentric by choice...who use things like facial piercings and flamboyant clothing to stand out and then are offended when they are not accepted at face value by all. The "in your face" attitude that is a wall to prevent anyone from getting to know the person inside. My daughter has a friend like this and doesn't understand that her attitude is her primary handicap. Most people dont want to hang around someone who makes fun of everything mainstream. She can't get a better job even though she is a hard worker and very intelligent..she looks scary, she never smiles, and she has a lousy attitude...while my daughter is offered jobs out of thin air because she smiles, is outwardly a hard worker at most everything she does, and looks like someone you would want to be around. Ironically, the "eccentric" friend looks like every other "non-conformist" in town and I often start to mistake her for other girls until I actually see her face.
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I was actually thinking something along these lines. Thanks for the input!
I now completely understand your previous statement, let's focus of the people who are not eccentric by choice, it's pretty safe to assume that no matter how careful you choose your words you will end up offending someone, I think a line has to be drawn somewhere. Where would you draw it? To put it in other words I understand that respect is needed for a normal conversation to take place, give some example where you'd feel disrespected and one at the opposing side of the spectrum where someone is being too careful not to offend anyone.
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I tend to be a bit too unfiltered and sarcastic, and I love making fun of things that aren't always appropriate. I'm used to such people being the norm and it frustrates me to be really guarded around people who are more serious. Maybe that's eccentric. It seems to be a common form of eccentricity around where I work.
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Eccentric is...in the eye of the beholder. I think some eccentricity is a rebellion against feeling pressured by certain prolonged social situations, where an individual feels that he or she is anything but unique in some way, even some small way.
But I think we are all naturally eccentric (to someone) in some way. Everyone is an individual that must make his or her own decisions in life, decide what influences them from things like media, what social contacts they keep and so forth. The most boring people on earth are those who are terminal chameleons for perceived social status.
The only eccentricity that bothers me, generally speaking, is that which rubs strongly against me or any strong beliefs that I have.
But I think we are all naturally eccentric (to someone) in some way. Everyone is an individual that must make his or her own decisions in life, decide what influences them from things like media, what social contacts they keep and so forth. The most boring people on earth are those who are terminal chameleons for perceived social status.
The only eccentricity that bothers me, generally speaking, is that which rubs strongly against me or any strong beliefs that I have.
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I don't see most mental illnesses as "being eccentric" anymore than having diabetes is "eccentric" or even an eccentric lifestyle. Most people with mental illnesses are not "eccentric" except when the illness is acting up...and they aren't any more "eccentric" than a person in a hyperglycemic state is "drunk" even if their behavior appears that way.
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Exactly, that's what I meant to say, that's normal for most Dutch people and where I work. It's considered weird to be outgoing and very enthousiastic. We had a female boss from Canada and she was like: ooooh woooow that's amazing, a really warm outgoing person, but most collegues were like: act normal, what's the matter with you?
If you know and like someone, just friends or collegues or family members, you bluntly insult them in front of others as a joke.
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She's awkward, feels like the video is pushed.
I lived in sweden for quite some time, if you think your jokes are too ironic for strangers have a go at swedes.
Schedules, I hate them. This might be a deal breaker
However I like honesty, and practical approach.Dutch is eerily similar to the nordic languages, it's so weird!
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Oh funny. Yes schedules are annoying. If I want to see my sister I have to plan it months before because her agenda is always full., if you think your jokes are too ironic for strangers have a go at swedes.
Schedules, I hate them. This might be a deal breaker
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Eccentric people - truly eccentric people - I think don't know that they're any different. They just see and interact with the world in a slightly different way to everyone else.
I guess I am like @MiniEmu as I have a very clear picture of an English Eccentric and they look like this or something like it...
I guess I am like @MiniEmu as I have a very clear picture of an English Eccentric and they look like this or something like it...
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Eccentric people, who are naturally so, and use their eccentricity for something positive - creativity, innovation, social charm - this, they can be great, yes. There are too many people, who are rude & self-absorbed, and try to skip responsibility for annoying behaviour, by saying they are eccentric. There are also too many people, who contrive to be eccentric.
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