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Title! Need help I understand job,car, house phone, but then what? Should I talk proper? What does an adult dress like? Suit tie? I don't wanna give a ghetto impressions!

January 26, 2013

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xdarkshynobi

[quote=HappyFaces]1. Realizing that maturity is an ongoing process, not a state, and continuously striving for self-improvement.
2. Able to manage personal jealousy and feelings of envy.
3. Has the ability to listen to and evaluate the viewpoints of others.
4. Maintains patience and flexibility on a daily basis.
5. Accepts the fact that you can't always win, and learns from mistakes instead of whining about the outcome.
6. Does not overanalyze negative points, but instead looks for the positive points in the subject being analyzed.
7. Is able to differentiate between rational decision making and emotional impulse.
8. Understands that no skill or talent can overshadow the act of preparation.
9. Capable of managing temper and anger.
10. Keeps other people's feeling in mind and limits selfishness.
11. Being able to distinguish between 'needs' and 'wants'.
12. Shows confidence without being overly arrogant.
13. Handles pressure with self-composure.
14. Takes ownership and responsibility of personal actions.
15. Manages personal fears.
16. Able to see the various shades of grey between the extremes of black and white in every situation.
17. Accepts negative feedback as a tool for self-improvement.
18. Aware of personal insecurities and self-esteem.
19. Able to separate true love from transitory infatuation.
20. Understanding that open communication is the key to progression.

Source: http://www.marcandangel.com/2007/08/17/what-is-adulthood-20-defining-characteristics-of-a-true-adult/[/quote]

Thanks I appreciate what you had presented me. Only reason I even asked basil because I know there's people who are my age going through the same thing. Genuine answers were what I was looking for. I am not following by society standards; I just want to be able to ajust well in the real world without piggybacking off my parents, which is what a majority of people do long into adulthood. They taught me well and I grow up knowing that my father didnt have a father so he couldn't really help me on being loving when he never had it. *sigh* he told me he was proud of the decisions I've made, and that I'm an adult now. I am still trying to grasp that concept. I just don't wanna disappoint him.

Reply January 28, 2013
silkym39

[quote=NoNsensical]Seaweed moustaches and riding [b]the[/b] David Hasselhoff.[/quote]

fixed

Reply January 26, 2013
HappyFaces

1. Realizing that maturity is an ongoing process, not a state, and continuously striving for self-improvement.
2. Able to manage personal jealousy and feelings of envy.
3. Has the ability to listen to and evaluate the viewpoints of others.
4. Maintains patience and flexibility on a daily basis.
5. Accepts the fact that you can't always win, and learns from mistakes instead of whining about the outcome.
6. Does not overanalyze negative points, but instead looks for the positive points in the subject being analyzed.
7. Is able to differentiate between rational decision making and emotional impulse.
8. Understands that no skill or talent can overshadow the act of preparation.
9. Capable of managing temper and anger.
10. Keeps other people's feeling in mind and limits selfishness.
11. Being able to distinguish between 'needs' and 'wants'.
12. Shows confidence without being overly arrogant.
13. Handles pressure with self-composure.
14. Takes ownership and responsibility of personal actions.
15. Manages personal fears.
16. Able to see the various shades of grey between the extremes of black and white in every situation.
17. Accepts negative feedback as a tool for self-improvement.
18. Aware of personal insecurities and self-esteem.
19. Able to separate true love from transitory infatuation.
20. Understanding that open communication is the key to progression.

Source: http://www.marcandangel.com/2007/08/17/what-is-adulthood-20-defining-characteristics-of-a-true-adult/

Reply January 26, 2013
darkspawn980

[quote=HappyFaces]Not play Maple Story would be a good start. [/quote]

no it wouldn't, unless he was addicted.

Reply January 26, 2013
HappyFaces

Not play Maple Story would be a good start.

Reply January 26, 2013
Hiraku

When your definition of shirt changes from t-shirt to an actual shirt.

Reply January 26, 2013
Zunoku

Not being an immature little brat, knowing the proper place and time for certain things, good decision making skills, healthy lifestyle choices, etc.

Reply January 26, 2013
Barquifa

you're asking the worst forum on the internet this question..?

Reply January 26, 2013
Boss

Being respected for your choices.

Reply January 26, 2013
GrammarJew

"Ted, I'm going to teach you how to live! Lesson one: Lose the goatee, it doesn't go with your suit"
"...But I'm not wearing a suit"
"Lesson two: Get a suit. Suits are cool, exhibit A"

Reply January 26, 2013
GreatRomantic

When it's over a foot long, which will never happen in your case. Sorry brah.

Reply January 26, 2013 - edited
WontPostMuch

You need to learn how to drink bro (srs)

Reply January 26, 2013 - edited
NoNsensical

Seaweed moustaches and riding David Hasselhoff.

Reply January 26, 2013 - edited