Aggressive

[Smurfy]

outspoken is a good thing. aggressive? i dont know. maybe they meant assertive instead of aggressive? many people interchange these two terms although they have diff meanings

 

[Robert Jan]

Complimentary

 

[gymrat]

totally depends on the context.

 

[juve]

at least you were noticed, and publicity, even negative, is a good thing!

 

[Robert Jan]

You know its complimentary and you just wanted to mention you were called this

 

[velvett]

It spoken to a salesman by the builder I share office space with and it was in relationship to getting the office hardwired with a T1 line with two wireless networks.

The salesman had no idea as to what he was doing and tried to sell something to us that I knew would not work with out building's infrastructure. I had been challenging him on it since December and finally I said - OK go ahead try it your way first.

Two techs later they could get it to work.

Still wouldn't do it my way.

Added a booster and still could get it to work.

Two months of doing it their way and failing they decided to try what I had to say.

3 hours later they had it running.


The salesman finally said - I guess you were right.

Then turned to the builder and says - "she's a real piece work"

The builder said, "yeah, she's aggressive and outspoken."

 

[jackangel]

definitely an insult. i'm sure you're pleased.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

only in bed.

the way it was said is a euphemism for "loud, opinionated bitch who happens to be right this time so we cant slag her"

 

[velvett]

definitely an insult. i'm sure you're pleased.

It can't be too bad if the builder asks me to help manage his jobs b/c his project manager can't get the subs to do thier jobs in a timely manner.

People pay well to get their job done right the first time. You can't do what I do well by being a mousy, sweet wallflower - you have to speak up to get things done, especially if you're a female working with dozens of men.

So, I'm going to take it as a compliment.

It's not my fault the salesmen doesn't know about what he sells. It is my problem though if I suggest a service to someone and I don't have the resources to get the job done correctly.

 

[PHATchik]

I think you are a very strong female who knows how to get the job done. If that makes you aggressive and outspoken, so be it. Personally, I don't think it really fit in the context of the verbal exchange, but I don't think it was meant as an insult. You have to be aggressive and outspoken if you want to get anywhere in the business world.