Trying too hard

[CarolAnn856]

Do you know someone who always comes across as "trying too hard?"

I know a woman who constantly tries to make herself sound richer and more worldly than she is. It's almost painful to watch, because it's obvious to everyone but her. I've known her for years, so I know for a fact that much of what she says is either exaggerated or even made up. Others in our circle haven't known her as long, but even they can tell. It's a shame, because she has some great qualities, but she turns people off by acting the way she does.

 

[low-key]

yes, and I never understood that, people tend to enjoy the company of people who have foughts and could laugh about them, I know if someone is trying to elevate there status in front of me, I figure there letting me know, get out of here looser

 

[Nancyg56]

Oh gosh, I worked with "that" lady. Every day was a challenge for me to just keep quiet. We all got a bonus and she sent us pictures of this hideous vase thing for her foyer that she Used the money for. It had to cost at least $500 and was just butt ugly!

SHe told my daughter she spent $3000 on window treatments that she hated but she bought them anyway because they were "designer" My DD told her that she spent less than $30 on hers at Target but she loved them! LOL!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I know someone who tries too hard to force friendships or time together. She's always trying to plan things months in advance. Like a simple BBQ or something like that and wants you to commit two months ahead. If you tell her you aren't sure yet she goes on and on about needing a headcount for food. I feel like she tries to monopolize our time. I only commit to weddings months ahead. A BBQ I decide that week. If having a headcount is so important I'll just eat before I go.

 

[sam_gordon]

Do you know someone who always comes across as "trying too hard?"

I know a woman who constantly tries to make herself sound richer and more worldly than she is. It's almost painful to watch, because it's obvious to everyone but her. I've known her for years, so I know for a fact that much of what she says is either exaggerated or even made up. Others in our circle haven't known her as long, but even they can tell. It's a shame, because she has some great qualities, but she turns people off by acting the way she does.

Sounds like some folks on the Dis.

 

[IAHFTPT]

I've seen a lot of trying too hard in my short time here.

 

[ronandannette]

On a slightly different note, I know a guy who is very well-liked, good natured and congenial. We're in contact quite often and my issue with hm is that I feel like he tries too hard to be funny. His first response to any question or comment is a lame quip of some sort before you can get anything meaningful out of him. It's really been irking me lately but nobody else seems to mind. Maybe the problem's on my end. He actually reminds me of GoofyDisneyDad that used to post here.

 

[AppleDumpling]

I think people like that are either attention seekers with inflated egos, or very insecure.

 

[ols386]

I have a relative who constantly brags about himself, trying to make himself sound like he's smarter than anyone else. He's a smart individual in some areas, but certainly not as smart as many.

He also likes to think and say how he's going to kick someone in the you-know-what. In reality, he would be scared to swat a fly.

He's fake-nice on FB, and some people who don't really know him very well, fall for it. I've seen the not-nice side of him and it's down right scary.

 

[Allison]

On a slightly different note, I know a guy who is very well-liked, good natured and congenial. We're in contact quite often and my issue with hm is that I feel like he tries too hard to be funny. His first response to any question or comment is a lame quip of some sort before you can get anything meaningful out of him. It's really been irking me lately but nobody else seems to mind. Maybe the problem's on my end. He actually reminds me of GoofyDisneyDad that used to post here.

Boy, does that sound familiar. I see this a lot from a couple of guys who I come in contact with on an almost daily basis.

 

[NHdisneylover]

Yeah I always waffle between being annoyed by such people and feeling sorry for them. How sad to "need" to present yourself as so rich/worldly/etc to feel valuable to others.

Sounds like some folks on the Dis.

Yeah, when I started reading the OP I honestly thought it was about a poster here---then I got to the part about knowing her for years.

 

[kimblebee]

On a slightly different note, I know a guy who is very well-liked, good natured and congenial. We're in contact quite often and my issue with hm is that I feel like he tries too hard to be funny. His first response to any question or comment is a lame quip of some sort before you can get anything meaningful out of him. It's really been irking me lately but nobody else seems to mind. Maybe the problem's on my end. He actually reminds me of GoofyDisneyDad that used to post here.

I agree, that kind of person is annoying..

HOWEVER

GDD hasn't posted in over a year, but you still remember his name. Thats gotta count for something.

 

[dclpluto]

Sounds like some folks on the Dis.

This is exactly what I was thinking.

 

[disney junky]

My mother-in-law....

 

[ronandannette]

I agree, that kind of person is annoying..

HOWEVER

GDD hasn't posted in over a year, but you still remember his name. Thats gotta count for something.

{{shudder}} You might be onto something there. There was another male (I think) poster around that same time that used to engage in the kibbitzing whose name I don't remember - he must have been just slightly less irritating. And granted, threads like that are easy enough to avoid, but the way I recall it, they intruded on practically every thread with their attempts at humour, much like my friend does in every conversation.

 

[mom2rtk]

I agree, that kind of person is annoying..

HOWEVER

GDD hasn't posted in over a year, but you still remember his name. Thats gotta count for something.

Remembering and remembering fondly are two different things.

 

[ronandannette]

Remembering and remembering fondly are two different things.

Exactly . And if infamy was the goal, I guess GDD scored.

 

[soccerdad72]

Yep, know my share as well

 

[IAHFTPT]

This GDD person must have been quite the mixed bag. I might have to search them and see what I missed.

 

[AnnaFloridaLover]

I have a relative who constantly brags about himself, trying to make himself sound like he's smarter than anyone else. He's a smart individual in some areas, but certainly not as smart as many.

He also likes to think and say how he's going to kick someone in the you-know-what. In reality, he would be scared to swat a fly.

He's fake-nice on FB, and some people who don't really know him very well, fall for it. I've seen the not-nice side of him and it's down right scary.

Interesting. As another poster mentioned above, there used to be a poster here who was very popular and many people thought he was hilarious. Yet if you dared disagreed with him on anything, you saw a nasty side that wouldn't let up. He was king and everyone either bowed to him and his "jokes" or he would come after you. Glad he's gone.