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| Seeing green (not red, but close) |
| 06.23.04 (5:37 pm) [edit] |
Situation can definitely change people’s behaviour. Not always in a way contrary to their true nature, but often in a way that amplifies who they really are. Take today’s conflict for example, this colleague of mine came into my office, speaking in anguish how she was upset about me pointing her the wrong way. This is the second time in two days that we had the unpleasant conversation of misunderstanding. She accused me of not being straight with her, assigning her work which had been assigned to someone else already. The fact was, the other person took upon a part of the work without my knowledge. But she didn’t spend time finding out the truth before jumping to conclusion. Well, of course she burned her bridge with me. I doubt that I will ever want to work with her again.
We knew each other for a long time though. She’s never this quick to speak her mind. I think the latest change in the company that leads to her severance has added to her personal resentment towards the work place. But her outbreak of disregard for others can very well be a magnified personality that I never knew – she could be a green all along.
A Green personality speaks about the type of people who value knowledge and competency. This type of people has a very high aspiration on self improvement. They just cannot stop reading the next most interesting book. They cannot stand house chores, as that rips their time of learning. Because they learn so much, a sense of competency accompanied the knowledge will show in their attitude. They are the least humble group of people, often you will find them watching others quietly with critical eyes.
The difference between a Green and a Gold is that a Green is not as organized. They often like to spend minimal time organizing their environment to gain maximum indulgence on their study. When they speak, they often sound conclusive and assertive, much to the dismay of others. Because they like to think things through, once they make up their minds they seldom need others’ agreement. When they share their decision, they are not asking for input, but merely making an announcement.
As harsh as I have described them, they are actually the most ingenious. They often are the great inventors, the great visionaries, or the great scientists. I used to wonder how come those great historical icons suffered such miserable and lonely private life. Now I understand. They just did not value relationship much. The Green people value logic. This is very similar to the Gold people. They are not people oriented, and hence can be perceived to be socially naïve. They mostly do not have many friends, and they don’t keep many friends. They seem to have problem blending in, mingling, or accommodating. I guess that is because they are too critical of others, and often seeing ‘green’, or seeing red, of whatever others do.
One reminder, don’t try to make them happy. Their happiness often short lives.
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