Under the Nerves

I believe that I have been gifted with an above average IQ.  However, when it comes to grading my EQ, my rating is below average.  I don’t know if it’s me.  It seems that I can never put a show on people I don’t like.  In tagalog, “hirap ako makisama, lalo na sa mga tao na di ko gusto”.  I am a stickler for rules.  Call it a personality flaw, when I see something is amiss…I don’t hesistate to correct it.  I seldom sugar coat.  In the end, no matter how noble my intentions are, I end up as the bad guy.  Simply because I did not say the correction in a sweet way.  I don’t believe in gray areas.  It’s either right or wrong.  As much as possible, I do try to live and let live.  However, if something will cause imminent danger on lives and properties, I will never hesitate to say what’s in my mind.  I don’t know if I was raised in a different environment.  I don’t know if my parents allowed me to be outspoken.  I don’t know if I am really harsh in correcting others.  But hell, the truth really hurts.  I’d rather lose the “friendship” than let the physical damage be done.  Sometimes, I do wish that they see the intention behind the correction.  Well…best thing I could do now is NOT let them get under my nerves.