Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Prompt #3: Group Speeches & Families
Hi Gang--Those were some great current event and introduction speeches, I really enjoyed them--As we begin to move past outlining and into the first official speech of our class, or "The Group Special Occassion Speech"--Think about some of the formal/informal groups you belong to or observe regularly. Families are certainly interesting groups to think about--or bands...or teams, or Irish dancing troups, whatever...please tell us about a group you either belong to or are a fan of and how you can tell who the leader is...do they have a unique speaking style? Also, what do you hate most about group projects? What do you like? FOR DOUBLE BLOG CREDIT: Tell us a funny (PC PLEASE) story about a wacky group dynamic in your world, past or present. Like the time all the kids in my preschool group went running through a field on recess, my very first day, and I had to stay behind because they ALL squeezed through an iron-bar fence to go climb trees and I had to stay behind because, as little Daniel told me brutally: "Your head's too big!!!" I tried so hard to squeeze throu--my ears were sore! My first brush with group rejection for being different! Smiles--Blog-Lady
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When i still lived in okinawa, i went to the sea wall with my friends to jump off 20 foot jacks after a hard days worth of skating. While my friends and I were there, there were also japanese kids are age. My friend Roman and kenny would do there best to hit on the girls, when they didnt even understand a bit of english. All i could do is sit in the sun and laugh at them.
Matthew Curtin
My in laws are an interesting group. Every function revolves around my husband's 89 year old grandmother. The family feel that she is the glue that keeps everyone going. She is definitely the leader. She says whatever is on her mind(very opinionated)...of course at 89 what do you have to lose? At the same time she will help all members of the family if needed.
I dislike when a student feel that they do not have to work as hard as others, or if they are unprepared and procrastinate…this will ruin the project for everyone in the group. However, I enjoy every ones opinions and positive feedback. It would be wonderful to be in a group with students that may have the same interest or career goals. This would make a group speech more solid.
A funny story now that I think about it...of course, at the time I cried...when I was much younger, I was so happy, jumping on my pogo stick with friends. My stepfather was washing his car..as the water streaming down the drive way--all of sudden I found myself falling into the gutter. I didn't hear laughter until everyone made sure I was ok. That would've been good on you tube!
Carla Quintella
Well I,belong to a few groups "The magnificent Seven" is a group of comics from NYC there are of course seven of us all females and we help each other in the buisness because there are so few females comics . I belong to the Irish womans leauge where we talk about carrying on Irish traditon in our lives and the lives of our children. Then we talk about why the stero type of Irish acholisim is still being propagated and how to stop it. We usally end the meetings by having Irish coffees and debating about who can drink who under the table. I also belong to La Lache Leauge...... that is about breast feeding for you boys, I don't plan to keep going after I am done nursing ,well maybe if I am lonely.
I think a funny story about a group is when I crashed my uncles John Birch meeting wearing a commmunist panda on my shirt and carrying The Communist Manifesto. I am not a communist but my cousin bet me 50 bucks that I would not do it. It did not go well and was not worth the five hour history of America lesson I had to sit through.
Kelly Bolderson
I used to belong to a group called the US Army. There is certainly a unique speaking style used throughout the army. From latrines, to chow, to side-straddle hops, to headgear, along with the many acronyms used, there is usually a lot of swearing thrown in there. You can always tell who the leader is by who ever is yelling at the most people, usually they are standing up in front, or if you are in a room and they walk in everyone stands up. Well, of course there is that rank insignia on their collar or sleeve, or headgear to consider...
What I like most about working in groups is the ability to incorporate ideas to come up with a great result. I don't really like it when people aren't willing to contribute. I do think that people have different abilities and should be willing to present their best efforts, whatever they might be.
A funny story... it actually may seem horrific, it was for me at the time. I was in my first week of basic training, in my first ever PT session- thats physical training. So we get into the extended formation (so everyone has double arm length intervals) and we are supposed to be at "attention." Unfortunately for me, (after having already earned the nickname "Sleepy" as of day one when I fell asleep as soon as we hit the floor after having gotten off of the bus and learned and demonstrated what the "dying cockroach" was... but thats another story for another time)I am allergic to grass. So instead of standing perfectly still at "Attention" I sneezed, and therefore, lacking the discipline to stand still, I moved and scratched my nose, and boy did I pay for it. I was rolling in the grass for the rest of the hour, up and down this hill. After it was over we were supposed to go eat chow-breakfast in this case- and i had been rolling in wet grass for an hour, and was covered in mud and grass. FUN for me! I had never been that dirty before in my life that I can remember, I cried, utterly embarrased and broke down. Luckily they gave me 3 minutes to run up and change my uniform.
Kate Hall
T/TH
When I was in high school, I had a lot of friends or I thought I did. I got pregnant and a lot of them disappeared. My really close friends have babies as well, so we call ourselves "The Kids Crew". We all have been friends since high school, some of us friends since junior high. We are al going to be best friends forever.
I think that with group projects, everybody should do the same amount of work. It isn't right if they don't because usually we all recieve the same grade. I love working with others though. It's a great opportunity to learn new things from others.
Something so embarassing that happened to me in junior high. Me and my boyfriend at the time, which is my husband now were outside of class. We were kissing in front of a classroom while there
was a class in there. The teacher came out and hemmed at us. And we looked at each other and we were sent to the principals office for supposively making out in front of a class. We both got parent phone calls home! It's so funny thinking about it now. My husband always says that if he caught his daughter making out at school, she will be grounded for life!
Marian Capulong
At this point I'd say my "group" is the bunch of lawyers and staff I spend my days with. The managing partner is very much the leader, and she has a sweet and disarming southern accent - - but watch out, there's a steel magnolia behind that drawl! Everyone is very direct (almost to a fault) and there are no hidden agendas.
I enjoy the creative ideas that can result from working in a group. The drawback is when one or more don't do their share or lag behind timelines set by the group. Very frustrating.
A funny memory I have is when I lived in Germany. I had taken great pains to learn the language and practiced it whenever I could. One day I was talking to my German neighbors about baking cookies and how I used baking sheets (pans). Well, somehow it got lost in translation, and they got these very puzzled looks on their faces, because they thought I was actually baking SHEETS (the kind you sleep on). By the time it got figured out, I was red as a beet, and they were laughing hysterically.
The "anonymous" post about Germany is by me, Mary King (Saturday class).
i've finally found a true core group of friends that don't crap on each other behind their backs or shove someone to be left behind, and i'm glad because it took the first 17 years of rejection for me to realize that. like many other kids, i was bullied at times. and one time in 2nd grade a friend told me that to keep on being friends with them, i would have to beg on my knees and then share my snacks. i now refuse to be around anyone who treats me lesser for any reason because the people you're meant to be around wont care about what kind of snacks you bring or what shoes you wear.
--Colleen O'Neill
A group that comes to mind is the Eldorado valet parking crew I worked with in downtown Reno. All of us were college students and the only things we cared about were making money, getting free stuff, and meeting women. Nobody took this job serious, not even our supervisors, that's what made this group so fun. The only time when we would actually take this job seriously was when the Carano's , the family who owned the casino, would stop by. Obviously they were our leaders, they were very friendly, well spoken and they dressed very professional.
What I dislike most about group projects is that if one member is inexperienced or just doesn't feel like putting any effort into the project, then the whole groups suffers.
My "wacky" story also involves this valet parking group. It was a Saturday night and we noticed this intoxicated club girl standing by the pay phone. Since we already had the pay phones on our speed dial we decided to prank called her, she picked up. After some, what we thought was, smooth talking we got her to believe that she was actually talking to the spiky hair guy standing by the sports bar. She then, casually went up and introduced her hand to his face. After that we kind of felt bad. But all was good ,we saw the spiky haired guy and his friends laughing at this and it was likely that the club girl wouldn't even remember this the next day.
Sal Lopez
good stuff --love the stories! Have a great weekend!--Sandra
I belong to a group known as W.A.R! Womens Army Rugby, although I am no longer there in person, I know I will always be apart of the team. The fourty girls on the team, are exactly that a team, although there is an A side and B side, everyone is treated the same. W.A.R is a team of leaders, if you had to pick one leader I would have to same it was the team president, she took on massive amounts of responsibility, and held the team together.
I dislike group projects when everyone does not give the project there all.
Last year at a rugby tournament i was a breakfast with the team, and I tripped over a rug end, it was so embarassing because other teams where there to. At an event we call rugby court, i got called out and had to wear my scrum cap to class! embarassing thats all i have to say
~victoria davis
I used to be the “leader” of a dance group when I was in China. Once again I am called the “leader” of a dance group in Sacramento right after I join in the Chinese dance school. To me dancing is a kind of speaking, speaking with music, speaking through the dancing language. When I am dancing, I am chasing an unrealized dream of childhood. That’s why I am always titled leader of a dance group, it must be due to my devotion to dance and long-term practice. I am now chasing another dream, to speak think and speak English like I am doing dancing.
The funny thing happens to me is that I forget the movements or take wrong movements often and I don’t even realize that. The other group people are wrong if I am wrong because everyone is counting on their leader. At that time I am kidding them “Never count on me”.
Anyway, I like to be the leader. It makes me practice more and try to be better since I know the other group people are following me.
Peiyi
well I really havent belonged to a group in a long time. The only group I can bring up is my family. they are there when I need them like I am there when they need me.
One thing that I dislike about being in a group project or presentation is not knowing. members of the group say they are getting stuff done but you will never know until presentation day and if they dont do so good that can effect my grade and that bothers me.
A funny story well when I was nine years old I was trying to keep up with my dad and brother while we were bike riding. I lost control of my bike and ran straight into a parked car. My face broke the windsheild and I only chipped my two front teeth. This was close around the fall time with christmas so my family kept teasing me by singing that song all I want for christmas is my two front teeth. Messed up huh? lol
Deanna Bradac
My family is a pretty interesting group. For instance you have my mother the universal problem solver and stitch that holds everyone together. My father who pretty much a big kid, always causing trouble. My sister who is tougher than us all. Then there’s my brothers "Mr. survival" and the other "Mr. stud muffin big guy."
One time I went up to the school behind my house with my two brothers to launch a rocket, only it was like one in the morning. I had my brothers convinced that the rocket wouldn’t make any noise so when I set it off it ripped through the skies and made all the dogs bark and it wasn’t very quiet at all. You may of had to be there to appreciate how funny this was but I found it hilarious, you should have seen the look on my brothers faces.
Bliss, Chris
One group that I belong to is AFSCME 3299 (American Federation of of State, County and Municipal Employees), this is the union I belong to at my job. The lead organizer is Deena Karagianes, we receive literature from her and other Union representatives informing us of discussions and events we should know about.
What I dislike most about group projects is pretty much the same thing that everyone else has said, I get frustrated when one of the group members doesn't do their part. For the most part, I like doing group projects, its great to share ideas with other people.
Jessica Blocker
A group that I find most interesting would be any wedding bridal group. This is the group of identically dress individuals that are there in support of a young couple. From the time I usually see them they are not in their normal state of mind. Most of the time they have been drinking and seem to believe that are either movie or rock stars. I find it amazing what a tuxedo does to someone’s personality. The guys tend to address each other in a very familiar fashion, like the way frat brothers from college speak to each other. There is usually some obnoxious characteristic about either the brother in law or the father of the groom. I’ve always felt that these individuals on a normal day might be humble and enjoyable to be around, but together, drinking and dressed in tuxedos gives them an almost superman like power that is shown in their behavior.
I have never liked working in group projects because I usually find it hard to go in one direction with the group. By this, I mean, it have always been hard to negotiate with the others what we were going to do with the project.
Jason Hieronimus
Saturday
I used to help out with a church organization. I'd help supervise the kids as they played different sports each week. The "leader" of the group that was not actually an official leader was a girl that was about 16. She could be very bossy and for whatever reason those in authority acted on her complaints of noncompliance from the other kids, thus giving her much more authority of her own, which she really didn't deserve. It did my heart quite good one day to see her make an amazing football catch in a game, only to run head-first into a metal sign and just about knock herself out. Goes to show you that things are funny untill someone gets hurt, then they are hilarious.
I used to belong to a sorority, which is very similar to a family. You definitely knew who the leader was because of positions in the house. The president of the sorority was the main leader. The president was organized and able to keep discussions focused and on track, but also personable and relatable at the same time.
What I hate most about group projects is that you are dependent on other people for the quality of the finished product. This may not be an issue, but if you have someone who does not pull their weight, it can negatively affect the group.
A funny story is when I was going out to dinner with friends. We went out for sushi and when we finished our meal I went to the ladies room with my girlfriend. She then pointed out to me that I was wearing two different shoes!!!! They didn't even look the same! Not only were they different colors (one black, one brown), but one was round toe and the other pointed! I had tried them both on to see which looked better with my outfit and never changed them! It was soo embarassing, especially having to leave knowing they didn't match and hoping no one would look!
Kelli Rodriguez
I belong to a group. This group is quite exclusive, on par with The Order of the Skull and Bones the Yalies prattle about. We have annual dues and special privileges. We even have a gatekeeper to keep the common folk out. I am a proud Costco member. In our group I’d say the leader is the “sample ladies.” They command the most respect and attention. When the timer rings, it’s at her discretion how long it takes to get the warm morsel of spiced sausage, microwave fettucini alfredo, orange chicken, or Bagel Bite to her eager patrons. I think within the “sample ladies” domain there is a hierarchy. First there are the protein bar, gum, or cosmetics samplers. Just a notch above them are the cracker, trail mix, chips samplers. Then we have the sports drink and juice barkers, followed by the pasta and tuna salad ladies. The alpha dogs are the Microwave Mealers, and the Meats and Cheesers.
Among the other Ewoks on this consumerist Endor are the Grazers (always found near sample ladies), Quick Stop Owners (can be found near the cigarette cage), Party Coordinators (lots of paper plates, buns, condiments, etc.), the 6 Monthers (stock up twice a year), the Single Purchasers (usually a big screen t.v. or furniture) and the Mary Mother of Jesus How’d I end up with all these Kids, I’ll take one of everything.
As far as our specific speaking style we have two key words: Bulk and Kirkland.
-james brock-
-saturday-
The thing i hate about group projects is when everyone stares at each other like "now what are we supposed to do?"
-james brock-
I belong to a youth group from our church. Since I attend a very large church we have 5 youth groups. The leaders are usually the oldest and more experienced of the group that everyone respects. In my group our leader is Alex. He is a fun guy that knows how to be serious yet easy going. When he talks he usually gets very emotional about whatever he is talking about, but not too emotional, just enough to see that what ever he is talking about is serious and close to heart for him.
Like most people I hate it when there are slackers in group projects. I love doing projects with people I know, this way I know for sure who is capable of what and who I can depend on the most. I also love getting to know new people, the only problem is that sometimes you get to know a persons characteristics too late in a group project. :(
I'm usually the type of guy that is settled and don’t get excited very quickly about crazy stupid ideas. Most of my friends are quite on the contrary of me. Once we went on a hiking trip. Some of my younger friends started calling me baby oil and heartburn (I got the nick named baby oil from using baby oil to prevent poison oak, and heartburn for constantly complaining that I’m old) that started getting on my case so I decided to out run them while we were coming from a days hike from our camping site. The good part was that I beat them, but the bad part was that I really did feel like an old man next day because I was so freaking sore!!
I belong to a youth group from our church. Since I attend a very large church we have 5 youth groups. The leaders are usually the oldest and more experienced of the group that everyone respects. In my group our leader is Alex. He is a fun guy that knows how to be serious yet easy going. When he talks he usually gets very emotional about whatever he is talking about, but not too emotional, just enough to see that what ever he is talking about is serious and close to heart for him.
Like most people I hate it when there are slackers in group projects. I love doing projects with people I know, this way I know for sure who is capable of what and who I can depend on the most. I also love getting to know new people, the only problem is that sometimes you get to know a persons characteristics too late in a group project. :(
I'm usually the type of guy that is settled and don’t get excited very quickly about crazy stupid ideas. Most of my friends are quite on the contrary of me. Once we went on a hiking trip. Some of my younger friends started calling me baby oil and heartburn (I got the nick named baby oil from using baby oil to prevent poison oak, and heartburn for constantly complaining that I’m old) that started getting on my case so I decided to out run them while we were coming from a days hike from our camping site. The good part was that I beat them, but the bad part was that I really did feel like an old man next day because I was so freaking sore!!
When I was on staff at the World Affairs Council of Cincinnati, I attended lectures, panel discussions, luncheons, etc. often. The leader (either the lead speaker or host of the event) I usually picked out as the person standing, looking stiff yet calm, with empty hands, while others were coming and going and hustling around him/her.
About group projects...I like them when there's synergy with the group and everyone puts in equal effort. What I hate about them is that I think I have a way of expressing myself that makes some people think that I believe I'm right or that I think it has to be my way- which I don't intend.
I moved to Orange County in 2005, after growing up in the Midwest and having spent the previous four years in Korea. So when I got to OC, I was a more than a bit out of touch with American media, and also totally unfamiliar with LA’s Hollywood-centered culture. Shortly after moving, I took a job at a big, fancy, expensive mall (South Coast Plaza), working in an upscale women’s boutique. People who know me well laughed their heads off when they heard about my job because that environment is a bit of a contrast with my hippie-ish values/tendencies/sense of style.
One evening a customer came in who had an "occasion" that evening and needed an outfit. Curiously, though, she was avoiding telling me exactly what kind of event. Finally, in a hushed voice she confided that she was Kevin Federline's aunt and was going to an after-party for a record release (or something like that). So I showed her some classy-casual items that she seemed to like, but then she hurried off to Donna Karyn.
I thought she was acting awfully strange, so I decided to find out just who is this Kevin Federline? I asked my coworkers breaking in the back. When it finally stopped being so funny and they realized that I had asked a sincere question, one of them picked up the People Magazine in her purse to show me. I realized then that if I was going to be any good at that job, I needed to educate myself far beyond the clothing line.
Mary Boardman
I used to play in a worship band at my local church. This was a fun group of people and we had some great times together. Our leader was very cool and outgoing person. We never had any conflicts or problems. We would always encourage one another.
I like group projects. They are fun and interesting. You get to interact with other people and help each other to succeed.
Vladimir Slabosnitsky
Well the main groups in my life consist of my family, and then those formed due to my religion/faith.
I have a lot of friends from church, and we tend to spend a lot of time together, due to the fact we all share the same morals. Anyway, lately we have been getting together to play games, watch movies, go bowling, or something of a similar nature each week. It is a lot of clean fun.
I don't want to sound boastful, but I would have to say that I am most likely the leader to our group. I believe this to be the case because I am the one they all call to see what, when, and where we'll be have our next game night. I'm not sure why I fell into this position, except maybe it is due the fact that I want to be friends with almost everyone I meet. True we often have different opinions about things, but any person you meet on the street can become your friend if you try.
Humm, as far as things I hate about group projects... well if it is a school project, I often dislike having to rely on other students knowing that some of them don't have the desire/motivation to work as hard they can to apply themselves. So often one of two things seems to happen, either the group makes up for their behalf, or your end results suffer.
Of course should a group of people be gathered that do apply themselves and has the motivation to put forth their best effort, then the outcome far surpasses that of what only one team member could have accomplished.
Let's see a funny story, oh well last time we had a game night, I brought a movie in case we wanted to watch something afterwards. Anyway, we finished and I was about to head home and I was grabbing my things but I could not find my movie. So I asked everyone, and we looked for it but I couldn't find it. To make it short a friend who left early had placed it in a kitchen drawer (don't ask me why) but it was funny when we finally found it. The kind of funny were you want to laugh and punch the guy for wasting your time.
Bryce Hayden
I belonged to a group in my hs last year, it was the Thespian Troupe of the school. It was a fairly interesting experience when I was inducted, friends who I knew when nuts when they put make-up and anything else to make it even more hilarious through the initiation process! And I myself did that to the underclassmen who were joining.
The group I belonged to was fairly great, yet there were sometime when egoes were so high, arguments were the end result.
Johnston Nguyen
i think of my coworkers and i as a group. the leader is store manager. you can tell she is because you can see other people asking her questions and the way she answers them are in a matter of fact way, she is sure of herself. she is also doing things around the store not too much the register but other important things. i like the group because we all stick behind each other 100%.
alicia 2:30
well i belong to an aztec group, and well how you can tell who the leader is, is he or she will usually wear a cape, or have the longest and the most feathers...its pretty cool. my papa de danza is a great speaker when we go perform places he always carries the attention of others including the group. this is a funny story once i went to go perform at the school and my papa de danza was speaking and i was so in to what he was sayin that i would do everything the people in school would do. and he was lookin at me like hello u should have heard this before and i would clap and everything..lol..it was so sad..
the one about the aztec dancers well that mine..i forgot to put my name at the end..sorry
marissa soto
I was a member of a shooting club called the Fort Sutter Muzzle Loaders, and we did what the name sounds like. Well, one time when we were out having a range day there was this cow that was giving birth to twins, so we shut down the range (obviously, none of us wanted beef that night attained that way) and watched the mother having her babies through our range scopes (basically telescopes for those who are unfamiliar with the term). It was neat, I must admitt. Anyways, one of the members of the board had this dog who believed he ran the range, and when he went out and tried to hurry momma and her calves along, he found out who really ran that range. The dog ran faster than I had ever seen an animal run in my life, and he never went near the cows again after that
Leah Gaston
More from Leah.
The thing that I don' like about group projects is that you are usually stuck doing a topic that most of the time you don't want to do in the first place (movies...for example hehehehe) and then you have to hope that the group that you get into will work well with you, and that you don't clash and end up wanting to wage full scale war on them. This has happened to me before, and it was the worst experience I have ever lived through. Marriage to a violent drunken mamma's boy loser was easier than working with those people.
The group that I would consiider myself is the "Asia Crew". Because back in high school all the Asian would stay a corner near the library and office. We would talk or joke about stupids stuff all the time. Not only that, when we got mad at each other we talk in our own native tongue back at each other and through that we learn each other language which was very intersting for me. Especially, when we have to make a speech in class we would help each other by giving positive advice, what we shouldn't do, etc. Basically, that the kind of group I used to hung out with.
A group project is a lot of pressure and stress because I'm worry if my memebers are doing their parts, and that is what i hate the most. I don't want to be the only one doing the entire project. I want it to be equal and fair. SO that what i dislike about group project.
A funny or you can say embrassing story that I remmember was about myself as a 7th grader. The entire school was in the cafeteria giving out awards to students. This was a very long and boring awards with all the non-stop talking that I was literally half asleep. All of a sudden I heard my name being called and I got up and walked to get my award. However, as I got there this boy went and took the award and I was standing there like a idiot. I didn't know what to do so I quickly walked as fast as I can back to my seat, but too late everyone saw thw whole thing and was cracking up so hard. I mistake the name Micheal for Maiker and that what I get for falling half asleep in the assemble.
-Maiker Yang
I would have to say that the most interesting group I know would be my own close group of friends. Although this group might be incredibly informal it was the the first one that came to my mind. My group of friends consists of three friends that I've grown up with since I was like five, and my bestfriend who also happens to be my cousin. We are all very tight but we're all pretty different. My brother once compared us to a bag of Skittles: we might all be different flavors, but in the end we're all Skittles.
I would love to say that I'm the leader of the group but I would outlandishly lying. Don't get me wrong I'm not much of a "follower" either, but I'm definately not the one who makes sure everything is organized. I would have to say that my friend Vanessa would be the "leader". Whenever we go somewhere or do something she the one who makes sure eveyone knows and everyone's coming. Gotta love her for that.
I don't mind working in groups, most times multiple heads are better than one. But if I had to name something I didn't like about working in groups it would have to be meeting new people. I'm extremely shy (until you get to know me).
Traci Brooks
A group I belong to that I actually find interesting enough to talk about is my place of work. I work for Surf and Skate, 4 local Sacramento shops that sell clothing, shoes, skateboards, snowboards, and wakeboards. Not only do I work there but I am also involved in a few of the sports, mainly snowboarding and wakeboarding, and I love going out with my co-workers. It is very fun and it definately brings us all closer. The main leaders of the group includes the owner and his daughter, who is the vice president. To me they are prominent leaders because they run the stores, but they also are right there along side of their employees. It is a family business which I love, and not some coporate stores that are run by people you only hear of and never actually see. They work just as many hours, if not more than us, and reward us greatly for being good employees. Gotta love that bonus!
The only thing I hate about group projects is when you have the infamous slacker. Come on people, we are in college! If you aren't serious about your time spent here at school, including the time you put into a group project in which I am also in, then don't even bother. It's a waste of time.
Allison Moser
Andrew says, The only group I have ever been a part of for a long period of time was my high school football team. I spent four years with about the same group of guys. We spent so much time together that we could almost read each others' minds. My coach was always serious, but he would throw in a joke every once in a while...so rarely that you never knew whether he was joking or whether he was serious. This made for a very awkward atmosphere at times. He was an overall great leader and made this for an awesome time in my life.
The only group i can think of that i belong to is my family. Family is very important to me and i dont know what i would do without it. My moms side and dads side of the family are very different considering im half mexican and half white. The white side of my family is more stern and men only shake hands, where the mexican side everyone greets with hugs. It's really a different lifestyle, yet when a time of crisis occurs all of that goes out the window and thats when your family is the strongest. Ive just recently found the softer side of the white side of my family since my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. And only a year ago my grandfather from the other side passed away. To me of course the group leaders in a family are the grandparents. When your family gets together it has to be a special thing for them to look at their kids and their grandkids and think i started all of this. And of course when they have something to say everyone listens.
For group projects i hate having to get together outside of school, for some reason it just never works everyone is always busy. And the fact that if someone slacks the whole group gets punished.
What i like is all the attention isn't just on you.
nick barker
Sence I barely graduated from high school the group that comes to my mind are the football players they all hung around they all did the same thing and the leader of course was the quarterback.
What I hate about group projects is the fact that sometimes when you give your opinion it is not good enough for your other group members.
Aida Lopez
I belong to and run a little film making group with my friends called Funoipy Productions. It's mostly a rotating door of people excluding myself and two of my close friends. We write, edit and shoot our films as we see fit. I suppose the only thing I can say about the speaking style is that we like to be weird and different and sometimes that scares people. :)
One thing I hate about groups is when you are split into them instead of able to choose your own. I understand that it's a process of meeting new people or talking to people you don't normally talk to but I think it throws off chemistry.
I suppose bullies are one the worst kinds of groups. I remember there used to be a group of bullies at my junior high. They used to pick on any kid that was different of by himself or just little. One day one of them made the mistake of picking on me. I beat the crap out of him and as a special present to always remember me by I broke his nose. They never picked on another kid. So I guess sometimes groups can be lame.
- Raveen Sharma
I currently work for the Sacramento State Corrections and Rehabilitation under the Parole Board as a entry level IT. I feel that the IT staff can be considered a team that I'm apart of. They've made me feel accepted from the very first day and they really do help me when things aren't going so right at work.
I would consider our leader of IT staff to be my supervisor. I respect him, because usually when you are the "leader" of a "group" or "team" they let it get to their heads. It's not very often you can find someone with power that remains level headed. Sometimes I feel leaders are necessary, because they can make decisions other people would be timid or uncomfortable making. The downfall I guess would be if the leader makes a bad choice usually they will get the blame. I usually like groups for the most part though. I love hearing other peoples views on things. Groups if they work well can teach each other valuable new things.
My funny story goes something like this. When celebrating my 22nd birthday I was a little intoxicated. Well apparently the owner of the club we were at had the owner visiting. She was a 70 year old women. I guess I must of had the "beer goggles" on that night, because I thought I was being friendly, but my friends said apparently I was hitting on her. Then they all laughed at me saying I like women old enough to be my grandma. Haha whoops! Lesson learned if you are going to drink, drink responsibly!!!
George Furuhashi
The last time I belonged to a group was back in 1995 when I was attending high school in Louisiana.It was the begining of my sophmore year and my friend and I decided to join the Covington High Step Team. Being a part of the step team was definately a learning experience for me because there were thirty different teenage girls with thirty different personalities and styles. I believe it was our differences that made us sucessful and unique. What I enjoyed most was when we performed at school functions and games. It was rewarding performing routines that we all contributed ideas to. The hardest part about working in a group was utilizing everyone's strengths and helping one another with weaknesses. I remember our teen captain was a senior at the time, and although we always made decisions as a group she was the one who we would consult to resolve conflicts, whether personal or issues regarding the team. Karyn Qualls Comm 301
When i used to attend Texas Southern University, in 05'/06' I had belonged to a on campus fashion/modeling group and club called Studio T.S.U. (trendy, stylish, and unique). The leaders were two twins who had great prior experience as models and who had a vast knowledge of the industry. They both led our group because of their prior experiences and knowledge. What I hate about group projects is that someone always seems to slack off and just ends up putting their name on the project. But what I do like is how you can work with some of your peers on a certain task at hand as one unit.
...Rolan Boutte
Andrew says,
My youth group at church ranges from 6th grade through college age kides. Our two leaders have totally diffrent styles of teaching. One is all over the place when teaching and the other is on track but never finishes a lesson.
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