Do you consider yourself to be an authoritative person or a submissive person? And why?
I believe I fall on the authoritative side considering the fact that I get whatever I put my mind and effort to attain through justifiable means. Submissiveness will depend on what is at hand and the goal in my mind.
Both, in a roundabout way. I consider myself very independent, but I also hate conflict. I guess the situation itself would depend on which role I have to take to handle it.
Thanks Georgie. That was short, sweet & crisp. Very well put!
Normally, I am an authoritative person. I try to be in control of my situations at all times - not leaving the outcome to someone else. But, I also recognize when it is in my best interest to let someone else make the decisions, so I would be submissive in that situation. For example, when it comes to determining where the furniture goes in the house, I am in control of that. But, when it comes to handling the money (since I am a little challenged in that area) I let my husband handle that. I write the checks, but I submit to allowing him to determine what, when, where, and how everything gets paid. He's good at it and life runs more smoothly. For me, it's a matter of recognizing what my strengths are and taking control when I believe I know what's best for me - not in a selfish way, but in an overall way - like what's best for the household.
Thank you Marlene for the detailed response.
it depends on the situation. I'm authoritative when I need to be and submissive when I need to be..I tend to read a situation and then decide what action to take.
Thats really good moonfairy. Adapting yourself to the situation and acting accordingly..
I'd say I'm authoritative - but I'll go along with whatever you say :-)
Depends on the time and situation. Though very much a typical type A personality, I tend to lean more towards the authoritative; however, I do so enjoy the opposite and let people make the decisions once in a while. But only if it's what I want to do.
(Lol)
As a father of three, the oldest brother of 11, and a business owner, employer, my job discription does'nt include submissive. My wife may have another slant on it! (:
Thanks for your response Parks. Great! As long as it works for you
Both. If you want to lead you need to learn and learning y mistake is not always the best way.
Being authoritative all the time will deny you some great opportunity to learn.
Very well said cebutouristspot. Thanks for stopping by.
nehanatu86, One need to be submissive and authoritative as well. While dealing with others may it be seniors or juniors, one must be polite and submissive but if something wrong is enforced upon you and you are convinced that you are 100% correct, you must exercise your authority as as Truth must not be suppressed.
Thank you wqaindia. Agreed!... When the situation calls for it, I think one needs to be at least assertive if not authoritative.
I tend to be both depending on what day the question is asked. I learned to be authoritative when I became a mother. But I also can be submissive in the sense that I am quite content to let someone else lead the parade.
I have no problem speaking my mind and no one controls me, but if someone wants to take the lead in certain situations, let them have it.
Unless it has to do with my kids....:-)
Thanks for your response duffsmom... So nice to hear that. Seems like you've learnt how to strike the right balance.
I enjoy having someone of authority above me. It helps me not make all of the main decisions. Honestly, I'm not entirely submissive. Stating my mind is what I believe in, and most rules were created by flimsy managers. Depends on the person in authority.
Im whatever the situation calls for. I have the ability to do both.
Thats nice Beth. :)Thanks for your answer.
I am an authoritative person, can reason with you but would rather have the final decision
I am definately not a submissive person because I believe that shows weakness. I do know that I am an authoritative parent and not authoritarian but I am not sure if that is what I am as a person.
Thanks for sharing your views abbykorinnelee.
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