What do you hold high standards for?

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Absolutely anything, whether it be food, novels, jeans, whatever! We all have standards for things, and we hope that when we purchase or experience something that they meet or exceed those expectations.

For me, music. Music is my lifesblood, I know the kind of music that I love and everyday I hope to find more songs and albums to love. With the high standards it has led to me to be more dismissive of some music, mostly electronic music - because I've been heard so much great music, it's harder to settle for merely good music.

So how about you?

 

[97SaturnSL1]

A lot of things i have very high standards for

1 Tools: Since i am going to school to become an electrical maintenace tech, I depend on tools to earn my pay to keep me full, happy and gas in my car. I only buy certian brands of tools that are known for quality products. Brands like Wright, Channellock, Lincoln Electric, Makita, and some of the smaller not as well known specialty tool companies that make the odd end tools i need to use daily. I always give preference to tools that are made in the USA because i belive in keeping my fellow americans employed and on the payroll. If a USA made version of a tool is impossible to get, my second preference is Canada, switzerland and Austrailia. After that, i look at tools from Japan, Germany, England and Poland.

Cars: I have a very high standard when it comes to my choicce of motorized vehicles. I demand that i only drive the fun and sporty cars that i can get my hands on. I dont care if a Camry can go 300,000 miles without throwing a head gasket. If it isnt fun or have 2 doors, i dont really have too much of an interest unless it is a sports sedan like a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo or a Dodge SRT4. Most "appliance" cars such as the Camry, Corolla, altima, ect ect. i wont really consider driving because it doesnt have the same thrill as driving a coupe.

Women: the women who i would consider Girlfriend material include the requirements of Being healthy, fit and toned, has a good taste of fashion, has self confidence, Loves cars, currently doesnt have kids but would want to have one or two later in life, fiscally responcible, ect. If i ever had a girlfriend tell me that "its either her or my cars", My ex would be looking for somene else because i would never stay with someone like that

Ive been called shallow for sticking to my high standards and i actually see that as a compliment. to me, that shows that i am willing to commit to something i strongly belive in without sacrificiing my standards.

 

[zakisrage]

I generally don't have high standards. Potential girlfriends is one thing. There's six basic rules for any girl who wants to date me. First, she must play video games and enjoy playing them. Second, she must dress well - no walking around looking like you're going to the club. Third, she can't be obsessed with gossiping, fashion, or boy bands. Fourth, she's got to have guy friends. Fifth, she must respect my religious beliefs. And finally, she cannot force me to change my appearance, interests, or habits. (The last thing unfortunately happens with a lot of guys.) Luckily, I'm with a girl who fulfills all of the requirements.

 

[jayrachi]

My entire life.

I'm a miserable person.

 

[CrackFox]

I wouldn't say my standards were high in any area of my life particularly. I'm very fussy when it comes to keeping my possessions looking new so there's that I guess. I don't buy second hand stuff if I can help it but if do I have to try and get things that look like they are new. Poorly treating your possessions is a big pet peeve for me.

I don't really know about guys, I suppose my standards are quite high in that on the rare occassion i'm actually attracted to a boy in real life they are always conventionally quite good looking. Though i'm not as shallow as some people can be.

I would say I had high standards in movies/music etc but everyone must think that about themselves so it's not really a valid statement.

 

[LordGarcholf]

I have high standards for everything, but there are some I have very high standards for:


- Friends: Interests in common are the vital point. If there's no shared interests, there will be nothing to do together and I find "discussion only" friendships boring. Also dynamics are important, because I dislike interacting with someone who's just like me or completely the opposite - nothing good will come out of that. Another vital point would be ideas and how to make them into reality - damn I love talking about ideas if I can put them into a good use!
Values in common; respect, loyalty, trustworthiness, personal freedom/space, open-mindedness, appreciation for animals + nature - all are something I require but give the same in return. If not, I'll be a complete b***hole. I'll also be a b***hole if you take my harsh sense of humor personally.
Yes, I'm quite picky when it comes to friends and I only have energy for very few.

- Working enviroment: No loud noises, no social chaos (creative mess is fine but that concerns items and objects mostly) + No nagging/nitpicking bosses. :/ Personal space is a "must" physically and mentally, so keep distractions at minimum as well or I'll let my inner wild bear out. (grrrr!)

- Anything I need to buy: I hate shopping, but when I have go to buy something, I want to buy something that isn't broken (or useless) few years later. Quality is important even if the price is high, then you can avoid shopping more efficiently.

- Anything I'd support out loud; be it a cause, person, idea, project, anything - nothing that I can't see myself supporting in long-term and honestly, that I won't support out loud at all. I just ignore it's existence and concentrate on what I feel worth my time and resources.

- Anything I'd work hard on; because you can't achieve competent results if you're not really interested or just hasty.

- And then I have high standards for myself - never behave like the idiots you criticise because then you can't say you're lightyears ahead of them. ;D Unless I take everything as a joke, even myself. Then everyone can be idiots equally!

 

[Krash]

People- I don't associate with people who have no drive. Seriously, get off your butt, find a job, and contribute to society.
Technology- Specifically, mobile devices. I have no use for a handheld device that freezes halfway through a task. It's very important to my job, so it had better to its job properly.

Other than that, I'm relatively lax.

 

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Poorly treating your possessions is a big pet peeve for me.

Totally understand. I hate it when my brother leaves discs lying out gathering up dust and scratches, though he's like that with all his stuff.

Anything I need to buy: I hate shopping, but when I have go to buy something, I want to buy something that isn't broken (or useless) few years later. Quality is important even if the price is high, then you can avoid shopping more efficiently.

Yeah, I'd rather spend more on something I know will last a longtime and require little to no upkeep. Saves money down the line, I figure.

Seriously, get off your butt, find a job, and contribute to society.

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Seriosuly though, I know what you're getting at but you have to understand that people are rarely unemployed because their lazy, it's usually down to there being few jobs available that match their skills.

 

[Life]

Rarely anything. If there's one thing reality has taught me, it's that having standards leads to unhappiness.

I would say that the only thing I have high standards for are things I'm spending a lot of money on, as I don't want them to break easily or end up not working properly due to something small and preventable. Other than that, I don't hold things to high standards, especially people. They're all too different and it's a waste of my time to hold 7+ billion people who are different from each other to one set standard. Even for dating, I only ask that a partner is respecting and understanding. Not too much to ask for, in my opinion.

Oh! I do hold food to a high standard, but only if I'm out at a nice restaurant. If I'm paying 20+ dollars for a dish, I really hope it's not shitty. Though I guess that kind of falls back in with the what I said above. :\

 

[Dr. Buni]

Believe me or not, the only thing I hold high standard for is coffee. As @Life; said above, having standards tend to lead to unhappiness.

 

[Paleo]

I hold high standards for expensive shit, like most people here

I also have high standards for girls, I think, which is something that gloriously backfires seeing as I'm not exactly a playboy, to put it mildly

 

[97SaturnSL1]

As @Life; said above, having standards tend to lead to unhappiness. [/FONT]

If there's one thing reality has taught me, it's that having standards leads to unhappiness.

I respectfully disagree. we both may have had different experinces in life but i belive that having standards has made my life happier. For example since i use tools to do work, i have a strict standard for what i will use. I once lowered my standards and bought a cheap socket set. after a few uses, i had a socket fail on me and came close to injuring me. Also, when i was looking for my first car, i could have put aside my standars and bought a boring car for cheap such as a Camry or corolla, but i decided to get a little sports coupe instead. Getting to drive a sporty car rather than some plane jane sedan off the lot for my first car really made it an enjoyable experience. Same goes with dating girls. I wont just date any random one off the street because i want to date someone who i feel attracted to. If im dating someone who doesnt meet my standards (personallity, appearnce ect.) im not going to be happy in a relationship. ALthough i will admitt that having standards will lead to unhappiness. Unhappiness from tool salesmen, car salesmen, and girls who dont meet my standards as girlfriend material

 

[Dr. Buni]

If there's one thing reality has taught me, it's that having standards leads to unhappiness.

I respectfully disagree. we both may have had different experinces in life but i belive that having standards has made my life happier. For example since i use tools to do work, i have a strict standard for what i will use. I once lowered my standards and bought a cheap socket set. after a few uses, i had a socket fail on me and came close to injuring me. Also, when i was looking for my first car, i could have put aside my standars and bought a boring car for cheap such as a Camry or corolla, but i decided to get a little sports coupe instead. Getting to drive a sporty car rather than some plane jane sedan off the lot for my first car really made it an enjoyable experience. Same goes with dating girls. I wont just date any random one off the street because i want to date someone who i feel attracted to. If im dating someone who doesnt meet my standards (personallity, appearnce ect.) im not going to be happy in a relationship. ALthough i will admitt that having standards will lead to unhappiness. Unhappiness from tool salesmen, car salesmen, and girls who dont meet my standards as girlfriend material

"Girlfriend material".

 

[97SaturnSL1]

"Girlfriend material".

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i tend to refer to something as material out of old habit such as " that old Buick is not racing material". I once dated a girl who was a 8.7/10 who constantly went to the gym and we decided to go out on a date. when we got to the restraunt, i ordered a small steak and she blew a head gasket because i didnt get a vegan and cruelty free meal. after a spectical display of the most obnoxious freakout i have seen in the past two years, i tell her that we are not compatble and adjused my standards for dating to make sure that they are not an vegan extremest. I didnt consider to be "girlfiend material" because she was rude, obnoxious and she seemed to have a multitude of spun bearing and some severe issues she needed to take care of. thats not someone who i would want to commit to in a realtionship because it would be bad for me

 

[Life]

If there's one thing reality has taught me, it's that having standards leads to unhappiness.

I respectfully disagree. we both may have had different experinces in life but i belive that having standards has made my life happier. For example since i use tools to do work, i have a strict standard for what i will use. I once lowered my standards and bought a cheap socket set. after a few uses, i had a socket fail on me and came close to injuring me. Also, when i was looking for my first car, i could have put aside my standars and bought a boring car for cheap such as a Camry or corolla, but i decided to get a little sports coupe instead. Getting to drive a sporty car rather than some plane jane sedan off the lot for my first car really made it an enjoyable experience. Same goes with dating girls. I wont just date any random one off the street because i want to date someone who i feel attracted to. If im dating someone who doesnt meet my standards (personallity, appearnce ect.) im not going to be happy in a relationship. ALthough i will admitt that having standards will lead to unhappiness. Unhappiness from tool salesmen, car salesmen, and girls who dont meet my standards as girlfriend material

I can see where you're coming from and you bring up an interesting point. I suppose it's fair to say that it depends on the personality of the person and how they react to certain events.

In my experience, having high standards or standards at all is just really disappointing because things don't usually work out the way I had hoped, thus leaving me with an unchangeable item/event that fell far below my standards. Though if you're a more determined person, you might work a lot harder to make sure such standards are achieved. And of course, it also depends on how big of a degree the amount of control you have over an outcome is. Like how you were saying above, cars, tools, and partners are all chooseable. But if one were to have a high standard for people in general, they don't really have control over what/how 7 billion feel/act.

 

[LordGarcholf]

I partly agree with the "high standards cause unhappiness" thing. That's why I'm sulky almost around the clock, too. ;P

No. Really I think it leads to unhappiness only if those standards aren't flexible or relative. My high standards are fundamental but not absolute nor strict. I don't know about others however, I felt like I could add something to clarify my part. XD

 

[97SaturnSL1]

In my experience, having high standards or standards at all is just really disappointing because things don't usually work out the way I had hoped, thus leaving me with an unchangeable item/event that fell far below my standards. Though if you're a more determined person, you might work a lot harder to make sure such standards are achieved. And of course, it also depends on how big of a degree the amount of control you have over an outcome is. Like how you were saying above, cars, tools, and partners are all chooseable. But if one were to have a high standard for people in general, they don't really have control over what/how 7 billion feel/act.

I do have a different set of standards for people in general compared to a girl i would date because most of the 7 billion people in the world you may interact with a few times and tha tmay be it where as a partner in with a romantic realtionship, you would deal with them close to if not a daily basis. In the world view i have standards that people are using common sence, dont do illegal activities, are not tumblr grade crazy and have a sence of respect for others. Since most people on the planet i will likely never have direct contact with, my standards are a bit low compared to others because their are 7 billion + unique individuals on the planet and everyone is different. Now if i am looking for a specific someone to either be my girlfriend, buisness partner, ect. then i will add more and more standards that need to be met to filter out canidates to find the perfect match. I can also relate to where you are coming from from having high standards work against you. One area that really stood out was tests in school. i had always felt confident in taking tests up until high school when the math classes started to clamp down on me. as being someone who is allergic to math, i started having issues and my test scores started to slip. I then started to think i was a failure and couldnt do anything. i decided that i would always assume i did bad on any test i took and if i did better, then i would be plesently suprised. It helped me with curbing my panic form my anxiaty and it made me feel better about my self whenever i got apleasent suprise of a B or an A on a test i had struggled on.

 

[Sakuraa]

For me I think my only high standards are with people in relation to time.

I'm that kind of person that really likes things to be on time and I don't like waiting for people/things longer than I feel I should have. Like if someone says they're going to pick me up from somewhere at 3:00, I don't want to still be outside waiting at 3:15. Or if I'm waiting for someone to email me something at noon, I'd be quite upset to receive it at 12:30. (All of this is of course excluding unforeseeable accidents or issues) It really just pisses me off if a person and I make an agreement to do something at a certain time, and I'm ready and the other person isn't.

I especially have high standards in this area when it comes to professionals. For example, if I make a hair appointment for 9:00 am, I expect my hairdresser to be at the salon at least 15 minutes before that time (Again excluding emergencies and uncontrollable events like accidents on the road). If they get there right when I get there, that's fine, but I shouldn't have to be waiting on someone for longer than 10 minutes. Especially someone I'm paying to do something for me.

But like I said, aside from that I really don't hold many things to high standards. Maybe there are some more, but this is really the major one that I have to deal with a lot.

 

[Lyrebird]

Me I guess. I need to be the best person I can be and I always look for ways to do. I can't settle on mediocrity kind of.

 

[Lysson]

I have extremely high standards for hygiene and manners as I thought was a common standard.