Owning problems vs. doing something about them

[christopher575]

At my last job, I once had to ask someone to be quiet because I couldn't hear the customer I was speaking to on the phone. She replied, "Yeah, I know I'm a really loud person." That's great. Why not do what you're asked to do when you can own up to it instead?

I find that people really want to adopt a personality trait, even when it's harmful to them. If you're constantly hurting yourself, breaking things, and getting into accidents, wouldn't it be better to make an effort to watch where you're going and take some time to move more cautiously? 

Nah, just be an American and say, "I'm clumsy, better watch out."

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[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

Some people just like to burn their toast.
It's like a crutch or something.