Re: My shot at "question time"

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Posted by Mercurio (4w5) on December 26, 1998 at 00:02:25:

In Reply to: My shot at "question time" posted by Derf on December 19, 1998 at 19:19:47:

: 1. Find gender stereotypes unbearable?

Not unbearable; just annoying. As we progress as a beings, males are becoming more "in touch" with their feelings and females are breaking the glass ceiling. As I find most of the answers to arguments in demographics, I strongly believe that the Boomers have helped in this arena by giving us a microcosm in which us Gen-X's can observe. The message is simple: in an increasingly two-income based economy, androginy is the one tool that will help us transcend survival and facilitate success.

: 2. Create documentaries, character descriptions, and diplomatic speeches in your head?

Yes. As a child I always anticipated any type of showdown by preparing for any eventuality. When the scheduled time came, the situation always fizzled out, leaving me with a headful of contingencies.

Back then I hated it. Now, it makes me seem like a walking crystal ball!

: 3. Have no set sleeping schedule?

Yes and No. No matter what time I go to sleep, I always wake up at 4:30 am--without an alarm clock.

: 4. Worry about the way your voice sounds different on recording?

I used to. Now, I'm learning to play with it to achieve my objectives.

: 5. Tune into what others are saying at a distance, or in other rooms, even if you're occupied?

Yes. I can't help it.

: I'd like to clear up the issue about flashy attire, body piercings, exotic scented oils, and other bells and whistles that supposedly make the average Four a human peacock.

: Are they right? Are they wrong? I have a slight suspicion that observations about Fours, as such, have come mostly from other types.

If adornment is the Four's claim to fame, I must be an underachiever. As I grow older, I'm concentrating more on accents rather than statements in clothing, fragrance and demeanor.

: Also, I'd like to hear if anyone who is familiar with the Enneagram has found certain "givens" about this type to be either exaggerated or simply off-whack. (Thanks, Milly, for providing a perfect example in your post a few days ago.)

The fact that all Fours are majorly depressed might be off kilter. I strongly believe we're more contemplative than morose.

: - Derf

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: : : 1. Find gender stereotypes unbearable? : Not unbearable; just annoying. As we progress as a beings, males are becoming more "in touch" with their feelings and females are breaking the glass ceiling. As I find most of the answers to arguments in demographics, I strongly believe that the Boomers have helped in this arena by giving us a microcosm in which us Gen-X's can observe. The message is simple: in an increasingly two-income based economy, androginy is the one tool that will help us transcend survival and facilitate success. : : 2. Create documentaries, character descriptions, and diplomatic speeches in your head? : Yes. As a child I always anticipated any type of showdown by preparing for any eventuality. When the scheduled time came, the situation always fizzled out, leaving me with a headful of contingencies. : Back then I hated it. Now, it makes me seem like a walking crystal ball! : : 3. Have no set sleeping schedule? : Yes and No. No matter what time I go to sleep, I always wake up at 4:30 am--without an alarm clock. : : 4. Worry about the way your voice sounds different on recording? : I used to. Now, I'm learning to play with it to achieve my objectives. : : 5. Tune into what others are saying at a distance, or in other rooms, even if you're occupied? : Yes. I can't help it. : : I'd like to clear up the issue about flashy attire, body piercings, exotic scented oils, and other bells and whistles that supposedly make the average Four a human peacock. : : Are they right? Are they wrong? I have a slight suspicion that observations about Fours, as such, have come mostly from other types. : If adornment is the Four's claim to fame, I must be an underachiever. As I grow older, I'm concentrating more on accents rather than statements in clothing, fragrance and demeanor. : : Also, I'd like to hear if anyone who is familiar with the Enneagram has found certain "givens" about this type to be either exaggerated or simply off-whack. (Thanks, Milly, for providing a perfect example in your post a few days ago.) : The fact that all Fours are majorly depressed might be off kilter. I strongly believe we're more contemplative than morose. : : - Derf

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