This is a very thought provoking topic. It really makes you dig deep into yourself. Ok, I'm going to attempt to answer these questions as honestly as I can...and not just to make myself seem Christlike because I'll be worried about what people will think of me if I answer otherwise.
1) To my knowledge, (cause ya never know what people are REALLY thinking
), people are not disturbed by my attitude or disposition. I try not to act in any way that I, myself, would find tasteless or tacky. I am not mean, rude, obnoxious, overbearing or loud when I meet people.
2) I'm neither known as the "I'll be nice friend" to all or most of the men OR women for that matter.
3) Honestly, I do cheat here and there, but only as a last resort. I am not proud of this fact, however.(I'm assuming we're talking about exams here.) I loathe anyone that takes something that is not theirs/without permission so I would never do it. Everyone that knows me, knows where I stand on these two issues.
4)I am NEVER disrespectful to professors or administrators. Or ANYONE in authority. I have been known to get funky with classmates, colleagues and others in my day...with good reason of course.
Here's where I need help (and Lord knows I need all the help I can get):
Turning the other cheek...I tend to mirror how others treat/act towards me. If I meet someone that's rude and nasty (to me or anyone else), then that's exactly how I am to them. If I know someone is phony, I find no reason to be on the up and up with them. If someone has said something to/about me that I do not take a liking to...expect a mouthful from me when I see you.
I would love to know how to overcome this....and not to turn this into an advice column, but how does one become humble? Is it something a person is born with? Does it come with maturity? Does it have to be practiced until it comes naturally?