There are people out there who really annoy me. They are the ones who milk the syst
em for all its worth. They are the TAKERS.A TAKER may be a member of a group, but rarely attends meetings or only attends when they have something to gain.
A TAKER takes advantage of all the benefits of an organization without giving anything in return.
A TAKER'S conversation is centered on them -- me, me, me.
A TAKER bends the rules and then justifies why s/he had to do it that way.
A TAKER could care less about anyone else.
GIVERS do the opposite.
Simple
What's your take on TAKERS?
3 comments:
I (way too often) see "TAKERS" at one-to-one meetings. I almost always start the conversations by asking about the other person. "TAKERS" do just that - they "take" advantage of the opportunity and then "take" up all the time talking about themselves.
Way too seldom am I asked more than just a question or two. For example, if my husband comes up in conversation, I may get asked what he does for a living.
I'm not comfortable saying "Ok, now it's my turn."
I wonder how often the other person thinks on his or her way home, "Hmmm... Sandy sure didn't talk much about herself. I wonder why."
Takers ... they're everywhere!
Takers are so engrossed in their own world that they rarely recognize the impact they have on other people!
I avoid takers because they can TAKE the smile right off my face. I don't like that, so I avoid them at all costs. I would estimate they have an approachability quotient of ZERO!
I avoid takers. Question - Do you think TAKERS can change or learn the error of their ways?
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