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[RoyceNewton]

okay, ms family. Put your thinking caps on, I do not feel I should ask my direct family this so I am asking you. How do you insert confidence without appearing arrogant?

It is ok to personal message me if you'd rather.

Thanks,

Royce

[falalalala]

Context is everything.

When it comes to running my life, I am capable but when I need help I am not afraid to get it.

I'm not sure that this answers your question but I am not sure of what instances you mean.

[Sandydemop]

Confidence is knowing that I know what I'm doing. It is not a reflection on the other person. Arrogance is acting better than other people.

[twooldcrows]

sounding helpful...not just say you are always right ....

[MsBoo]

You can instill confidence with your voice.. do not talk down to the people, but show them that you have done your investigation on the subject.. "I feel that I can handle things if given time to investigate what is going on".. and if I need help explaining things I will ask my dr...."But I may need my families help to get thru what I have to.. and I will need your help when that happens, and I hope you will be there for me as I would be for you"

Hope I got your drift.. if not I apologize.

[Mermaidia11]

Have you been asked to instil confidence in someone ?

If you have taken it upon yourself to do this, rather than being asked to guide someone; then that in itself is arrogant.

Being told how to feel is also an example of arrogance - but being a loving, supportive, non judgemental, listening ear is to be a true friend, which in turn promotes self esteem, confidence and self belief

You could ask whomever it is to do a task for you, then comment on how good they were at it?

Good luck amigo

[ahrogers]

I think part of confidence is knowing you don't know everything. When you come across like you know everything people will think you're arrogant. At work I have more experience than all the other nurses. I will share with them things a I learn so they understand not only that I don't know everything but that we can all strive to learn more. I will ask the doctors questions at the nurses station so we can all learn together.

[goatgal]

Know yourself. Know when to speak and when to be silent. Be sure of your facts. Respect others.

[Neworleanslady]

Be assertive not aggressive or arrogant (pr submissive)

[RoyceNewton in reply to Neworleanslady]

now that is a juggling act, bound to upset some people

[sashaming1]

State that you agree to disagree with another in a calm and non-arrogant way. Make your case and make sure to state that both of you have the freedom to believe whatever you want.

[mrsmike9]

Body language is great for this. Sit or stand up straight. Hold your head up. That alone shows a lot of confidence.

[JTZES]

I think this is based on your level of disability and how others are treating you. Depending on how I'm feeling sets my confidence for the day. I do go out everyday and doing or accomplishing something builds my confidence. If I am holding up the line I will apologize for the day. If someone makes a commitment I will respond appropriately. I try not to talk back arrogant unless the response requires it.