[Livia]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

Isn't crapping on people the definition of ruthlessness though? A lack of care about others and all that.

I guess that's one definition. It seems to me that in certain circles of business, ruthlessness in men is quite highly regarded, while it's frowned upon from women. This may be just my perception. I need thetruth to come and put me right on that one.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

I guess that's one definition. It seems to me that in certain circles of business, ruthlessness in men is quite highly regarded, while it's frowned upon from women. This may be just my perception. I need thetruth to come and put me right on that one.

I look forward to his contribution in the morning.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Livia

I guess that's one definition. It seems to me that in certain circles of business, ruthlessness in men is quite highly regarded, while it's frowned upon from women. This may be just my perception. I need thetruth to come and put me right on that one.

I think thats totally untrue. In fact Id say in general these days women are far far more ruthless

[Livia]

Originally Posted by the truth

I think thats totally untrue. In fact Id say in general these days women are far far more ruthless

Firstly, how can you say it's "totally untrue", and then go on to say "in general"? Anyhoo, I digress...

Well, with respect, don't you run a company providing cabs and minibuses in Wales? As cutthroat as something like that may be, I'm referring to my own background, particularly Parliament. Unless you've seen the way women are treated differently in an area like that, then you're not in charge of the full picture and only your dislike of women will advise your opinion.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by the truth

I think thats totally untrue. In fact Id say in general these days women are far far more ruthless

I'm shocked. Look at my face, I'm shocked. My jaw has hit the floor.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

Isn't crapping on people the definition of ruthlessness though? A lack of care about others and all that.

..yeah, a lack of compassion/heartlessness etc..I don't think that many people would be 'ruthless' with that actual definition but I understand what Livia means in that I think that if you work in a male dominated environment and one that is largely opposed to females in higher positions, then you have to be very focused and I think that is a more accurate way to describe it...

[Ammi]

..but no, I wouldn't say I was a ruthless person, I don't think many people are..in terms of my job though, I don't work in a competitive environment so I don't really feel any pressure like some people do...when it comes to keeping 'clutter' and stuff though, I am fairly 'ruthless' with not hanging on to too many things..

[Kyle]

Ruthless is just an excuse to be a c v n t.

Synonyms are cruel, heartless, pitiless, merciless, callous, cold-blooded, unsympathetic etc.

Not good attributes.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by the truth

yet more sexist male hating brainwash

Ammi is not hateful towards anyone, don't accuse Ammi of such things, she's probably the most docile, least hateful person on this damn forum dude, so you really are looking a fool calling HER hateful or man-hating. give it up.

[the truth]

Originally Posted by lostalex

Ammi is not hateful towards anyone, don't accuse Ammi of such things, she's probably the most docile, least hateful person on this damn forum dude, so you really are looking a fool calling HER hateful or man-hating. give it up.

I gave my genuine opinion on what she said. I stand by it 100%.

[Kizzy]

Well I wouldn't say it's a very positive personality trait, it's best to get by on your merits but it's helpful if you can recognise it in others and make sure you keep one step ahead of their game.

[InOne]

If people get in my way then they have to be whacked. It's just business

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by InOne

If people get in my way then they have to be whacked. It's just business

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by InOne

If people get in my way then they have to be whacked. It's just business

In a horny way?

[Vanessa]

They have to be whacked?

[lostalex]

I don't like ruthless people. whether that makes them good or bad, i don't know, but i certainly don't care to surround myself with ruthless people.

I enjoy watching ruthless people get their just desserts. What goes around comes around.

[lostalex]

To me, ruthless means overly competitive people, people who want to win at any cost. It's okay to want to be successful, but success doesn't mean that everyone else has to lose.

Ruthless people don't try to find win/win solutions, they think that their success depends on destroying other people. Instead of trying to raise themselves up, they try to tear down everyone else.

[Marsh.]

Yeah, it's a lack of compassion for others.

[Vanessa]

I feel sorry for eveyone, except those people who are always mean to me.

[the truth]

its the worst trait we have as english people. we save to wallow in being cold and ruthless.....its something that shames me of being english sometimes.....stoicism is great, stiff upper lip isnt so great and when it becomes a cold ruthless detachment it fast becomes disturbing. Ive found in my travels people from other parts of the world seem far warmer than us in many places

[Niamh.]

I'm too lazy to be ruthless really, far too much effort

[Crimson Dynamo]

Its not good if you run a children's nursery but i would imagine that if you are the head of a Mexican drug cartel it can be useful

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Its not good if you run a children's nursery but i would imagine that if you are the head of a Mexican drug cartel it can be useful

or being the president of Russia.

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by lostalex

or being the president of Russia.

Alex you need to let the "Russia" thing go now........it's time to move on !!

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

Alex you need to let the "Russia" thing go now........it's time to move on !!

As a star trek fan, you really need to take spock out of your siggy. You don't represent the values of star fleet at all.

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