i have a question tonight

[saxman]

im ok but have been at the va for group meetings. my question is ? do any of you have to deal with people that you have never met . and just because they are in a group you have to like them ? i see myself as a person that just wants to be left alone but im asked questions . the responce to my answers are ones of , they want to get rid of me . the questions are simple at first then i thiunk my answers reflect the simple answers then the questions get bigger than i think the rest of the people around me have ever delt with . Ok what do you think . now i can at least listen or read if its a short story .
im open for any ones responce let me introduce myself to you im Mike and i want , and can help

[Gigglepottomus]

Hi Mike,

Working for the Habitat For Humanity. I have to work with new volunteers just about every day. It can be very frustrating answering the same questions over and over. So I think I understand a bit where you are coming from. I just have to remind myself these people are new and they don't know how many times I answer the same questions over and over. I just grit my teeth and bare it and be polite as possible. I also try to remember I have been in there shoes before everyone has. Hope that helps.

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Mike ... what Giggles said....And he knows Jimmy Carter...but I met Jimminy Cricket!

Best to all especially those that volunteer for Habitat...

R. from Pa

[DaveM]

Mike--it may help to look at it this way: you're there for the new guy who walks in the door feeling lost. Just as the group was there when you showed up for the first time. Don't ever worry about repeating yourself--there is always someone around who will be hearing it for the first time!

And no, Mike, if someone rubs you the wrong way, you don't have to like them. Consider it an exercise in patience and if someone is bugging you, ignore them as best you can.

[Dee]

do any of you have to deal with people that you have never met . and just because they are in a group you have to like them ?

Saxman,

I don’t feel obligated to "like" anybody. I like who I like. I try to treat people with dignity and kindness, but I don't believe it's my job to like everyone I meet. Besides, that's not realistic.