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I would try Hi, I'm dmallsick!
It would just end in awkward silence and I will make a fool out of myself.
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I occasionally tell girls to get the hell out from where I'm working,
Need to work on this!
Why? Is it bad?
There is a fine line between assertive behavior and coming across as an asshole. Now, an asshole as someone who is stubborn in their convictions, treats other with disdain and disrespect and is generally unpleasant to be around. At times, these asshole traits are confused with being assertive.
Your not being assertive and confidant, your coming across to them as an asshole.
Aggression mixed with assertiveness can quickly be viewed as desperation, not confidence!
To be assertive means that you affirm your convictions without threats or aggression and with a confidence that requires no proof.
Be respectful, even when they are in your way. Strive to keep the common good in mind when you are interacting with them, Listening to what they have to say shows that even though you may be aggressively going after an objective, let them know they matter.
Hell maybe they will even start to like you!