tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63305762404816187082011-08-22T05:56:56.784-07:00Barbara Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104285355119460320noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6330576240481618708.post-32718815099234824692011-08-22T05:53:00.001-07:002011-08-22T05:53:56.825-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />From the Delightful Porcelain Blonde:<br />Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...<br /><br />You Are a Bette!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w49k1T-kHn4/TlJRXQTI5bI/AAAAAAAAABE/Eingxg7294o/s1600/mm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w49k1T-kHn4/TlJRXQTI5bI/AAAAAAAAABE/Eingxg7294o/s320/mm.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br /><br />You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"<br /><br />Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.<br /><br />How to Get Along with Me<br />* Stand up for yourself... and me.<br />* Be confident, strong, and direct.<br />* Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.<br />* Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.<br />* Give me space to be alone.<br />* Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.<br />* I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.<br />* When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.<br />What I Like About Being a Bette<br />* being independent and self-reliant<br />* being able to take charge and meet challenges head on<br />* being courageous, straightforward, and honest<br />* getting all the enjoyment I can out of life<br />* supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me<br />* upholding just causes<br />What's Hard About Being a Bette<br />* overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to<br />* being restless and impatient with others' incompetence<br />* sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it<br />* never forgetting injuries or injustices<br />* putting too much pressure on myself<br />* getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right<br />Bettes as Children Often<br />* are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit<br />* are sometimes loners<br />* seize control so they won't be controlled<br />* figure out others' weaknesses<br />* attack verbally or physically when provoked<br />* take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings<br />Bettes as Parents<br />* are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted<br />* are sometimes overprotective<br />* can be demanding, controlling, and rigid<br />Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz<br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6330576240481618708-3271881509923482469?l=porcelainblonde.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Barbara Christopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104285355119460320noreply@blogger.com0