Friends vs. Acquaintances
I had a teacher in high school that was a complete witch. She was an awful teacher and I can only wonder what kind of person she was. She once told us that she was out to lunch with someone and that person introduced her as a friend to someone. She cut the person off and quickly stated that she was an acquaintance not a friend. The worst part is that she was proud of this.I learned something today about friends and acquaintances. My teacher was right in one respect - there is a big difference. I would never embarrass or hurt someone in the situation described above by telling them they were not my friend but I have learned not to expect too much out of acquaintances. I overheard a phone conversation today from someone who I thought was my friend - not a close friend - but a friend. Obviously, I was wrong in thinking they were my friend. The conversation revolved around how I would never be successful. To be fair, I was not the only one they thought this of, but name was involved. The thing is what was said did not upset me. I know that I will be successfull in anything that I do and do not care what people think of me. It upset me that I allowed myself to be closer than I should of to this person and trusted them. I guess it is good that I am aware of the situation as that same person called me later in the day, not knowing I had overheard the conversation, and acted like we were best friends. At least I know now not to be surprised when that person does anything in their power to bring me down.
Looking at the bright side of the situation - it makes me appreciate my true friends even more!!
Labels: Friends
posted by jdanielsc @ 7:26 PM
4 Comments:
Sorry Cuz. That is stinky :( OBVIOUSLY that person is not a friend because, apparently he/she is dumb. And any friend of Daniel knows that Daniel isn't friends with dummy dummersons :)
Additionally, you're good enough, you're smart enough, and dog gone it, people like you! AND success is your middle name! Any friend knows that!
Like me!!!! :) HAHAHAHA!!! If it's the person I'm thinking of just remember that they were former Fleet Fluffer-nutters and don't care about anyone but themselves. It's a dog eat dog world in this business and people don't take kindly to the young bucks. No matter where you work backstabbers are always there especially in the corporate world we've been sucked into. Don't let it get you down. You're the new kid in a cage with Pit Bulls. You don't get into the position you are in w/o stepping on toes and making enemies. Just continue to kill them with kindness. Oh and let your highlights shine HAHAHAHAH
Luv ya...mean it.
Funny. I just came across this right before I read your post. Thought it was appropriate.
"Go through your phone book, call people and ask them to drive you to the airport. The ones who will drive you are your true friends. The rest aren't bad people; they're just acquaintances."
~Jay Leno
Thanks guys!
I love the Jay Leno quote. Some of the best comedy has a large amount of truth to it!
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