How easy-going are you?

[Jenster]

So I was wondering where you fall on the scale of "easy going" to "particular"? For example, when you're working in a group, how intently do you feel you advocate for your preferences?

And, how do you work with people who are not like you?

This doesn't just extend to work but could also be house-related (how important cleanliness is to you, for example).

 

[country woman]

I am easy to please

 

[ido]

So I was wondering where you fall on the scale of "easy going" to "particular"? For example, when you're working in a group, how intently do you feel you advocate for your preferences?

And, how do you work with people who are not like you?

This doesn't just extend to work but could also be house-related (how important cleanliness is to you, for example).

I'm pretty particular. But, I'm open to hearing others' suggestions and merging all of the "do-able" suggestions together into one master plan.

I've only been called a control freak once in my life - and considering the source, I totally let it slide.

 

[covenantwmn]

I'm super laid back, takes a lot to bug me....usually, lol. Everyone has their quirks.

 

[eatenbylocusts]

It all depends on how important I think the issue is. I rarely have extremely picky moments, but they have happened. It's usually when something that is proposed seems totally illogical to me, and I just can't let it go.

I can tolerate my own mess much easier than someone elses.

 

[Jenster]

Well, I can be easy going in most situations. When working with others, I figure that "teamwork" means I give you grace, you give me grace. I make up for your shortcomings, you make up for mine. To err is human. This applies when we're all putting in equal effort, of course.

When working with someone who values results over effort, however, I have to change my game a bit. I usually spend time trying to persuade them that effort is being made and is valuable.

To be honest, sometimes *I'm* the one valuing results over effort, though mostly that happens only at work.

 

[FlatpickingJD]

I'm with ebl - - it depends on the issue/topic/situation. Some things I want done *just so* and others, I really couldn't care less. What sets me off is when I'm told to do something one particular way that makes no sense, or that I have to do something that is unproductive and meaningless and no one looks at it once I've done it (you do NOT want to get me started on that topic). In those situations, I push back to the degree I'm able.

That's mostly work. In my personal life, I usually do things in a specific way because it works for me. If I'm shown an easier, faster, cheaper way I'll listen and try it out.

Of course, if I adopt that new way it becomes mine and I'll deny that anyone ever gave me the idea to do it the new way.

 

[jcj3803]

I prefer to put my energy into things aside from piddling details. I'm definitely not a Type A or OCD except about my patio door.

 

[Bridgit]

To me, home is a place where peace and love should reign, so I'll try my best to settle things down with my kids if any crisis arises. Everybody is pretty much easy-going.

At work, it's a different setting. Most people are just unhappy if they see you happy, calm, and on top of things. I need to pick my battles, if there are going to be battles. At all times I exercise self-control but I stand ready to defend myself if need be. In that environment, I trust nobody and prefer to do things myself instead of delegating them, as most people at work do. That way, the work I'm responsible for is done the way it should be.

In relationships, I am very easy going with those I care about.

 

[soccerdad66]

I'm pretty easy going on most things, but I'm told that I have an intense side to me, if you're able to bring it out.

 

[country woman]

It also depends onthe mood I'm in at the time.

 

[GritsnGrace]

I am basically an easy going person. It takes a lot to make me mad or upset.

 

[ShainaBrina]

Way too easy going here.
Life is too short to worry about the small stuff and it's all small stuff right.

In a group setting, I usually play the maintenance role and the clown role... just because I can.