People Judging

What is the best way to judge one’s character? I think it is to get to know them by spending lots of time with them. If after some time you feel like strangling them – perhaps you should end the relationship before you get arrested. If you are constantly smiling and can’t wait to swap stories with them – then perhaps they are good people (or cleverly deceptive). But there might be some tactics that you haven’t thought of that are good indicators of character.

I read this a few days ago – on Russian stressovoye or stressful interview for prospective employees. "Interviewers shout at applicants, throw water over them, insult them and ask them intimate personal questions. . . . Throwing a glass of water in someone's face is said to be especially revealing: the interviewee is considered to have strength of character and leadership qualities if they react aggressively. If the humiliation fails to provoke a reaction, the candidate is seen as ideal for a boss seeking a submissive deputy with little ambition who will pose no threats."

So if someone is driving you crazy and you mistakenly throw a glass of water (or your fist) in their face, just say you are judging their character.