Things that impress you...

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As a counterpoint to the 'Things that annoy you' thread what about things that impress you?

(NB: posts cannot take the form of a 'negative' dressed up e.g. 'when people don't...' etc etc)

Have a feeling this thread won't attract the same response :rolleyes:

Me? too cynical right now to think of anything...
 
People who are self-critical. :D
Very rich people who give away most of their money (Bill Gates, George Soros etc)
 
That guy who broke the world underwater pogo record last week. He's impressive - bet he gets all the girls.
 
Two things; both kinda related

1. People in my profession that are really good (like top 0.1% good, like brain surgeon good) - the type of people that I have tried to emulate as best I can - I've only every met two that meet the criteria but they both left an impression

2. People who make an "alternative" career choice and eschew the capitalist / materialist rat race and do something they love, even when they know they won't make as much money as they could elsewhere. I admire their bravery and envy their happiness (to a point! :) )

...oh and of course Jordan...she's impressive :D
 
I like when you (or me) ask a question on this forum it usually gets a fast response.
On boards.ie it could take a while longer. Despite the fact they have more users. (Maybe 'cause they have more topics?)
 
efm said:
Two things; both kinda related

1. People in my profession that are really good (like top 0.1% good, like brain surgeon good) - the type of people that I have tried to emulate as best I can - I've only every met two that meet the criteria but they both left an impression

2. People who make an "alternative" career choice and eschew the capitalist / materialist rat race and do something they love, even when they know they won't make as much money as they could elsewhere. I admire their bravery and envy their happiness (to a point! :) )

...oh and of course Jordan...she's impressive :D
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was quite impressed with your post there until I read that your profile shows that your are in cloud cuckoo land....then it all made sense! :D
 
1. I am really impressed with people who appreciate me .
2. People who are not impressed with politically correct idiot's.eg if you want but that will go on and on.
3. Micahael O Leary you got to love him.
 
* Now that I have seen the amount of work, and physical and mental stress involved in looking after new and young babies, the input required from both parents, and the costs, I take my hat off to the single parent, who manages to do it all by themselves and on one income.

* Elderly people who can still rattle off the poetry they learned at school.

* Articulate people who can say in a few words, what would take me forever to say.
 
People who have the aility to remove emotion from a given situation or problem, deal with facts and logic and then come to an informed opinion on that situation....

Then also, fully and openly admit if/when they are wrong and realise that it is not a terrible thing to commit to your own stance, whatever the outcome.

People who are loyal, respectful and live their lives with honour....these are personality traits that are very rare these days
 
I suppose just basic honesty impresses me.

Also, a general humility and lack of pretentiousness.

(Am experiencing more of the above since I've moved to 'the country' by the way ;) )

A healthy disrespect for authority impresses me, also, people who are nice just for the sake of it (i.e. without ulterior motives :rolleyes: )

...and I suppose you have to admire Clubman's ability to milk any post for every last drop of potential humour!
 
People and public transport arriving on time.

Innovation and thinking outside the box.

People who are individuals upholding their own sets of values and not always worried about what others think.
 
Caveat said:
...and I suppose you have to admire Clubman's ability to milk any post for every last drop of potential humour!
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I don't think you should slag ClubMan like that.

I also admire people who are pedantic to the point of obsession. :D
 
The International Garden Festival at Emo Court in Co. Laois. I arrived thinking it would be the same old tired commercialism posing as an 'event' for the public, but really enjoyed the gardens and the setup (proper paths, good signage, interesting gardens, lots and lots for young children to do).
 
The trains are punctual, the staff are pleasant and the journey takes half the time it would in a car. What are you frowning about?
 
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