So everybody hates me, it's my fault and I fully admit it.

[The King of Rock and Roll]

Pretty much half of my school dislikes me, and it is pretty much my fault for being an asshole in general for a while. I feel pretty bad about that upon realizing what a dick I've been, so how would you guys, the members of a forum I rarely visit, go about turning my life around.

I'm a senior in high school so there's pretty much no chance of making people like me by the time school is out, but I really don't want to be a total asshat for the rest of my life.

 

[Omikron009]

If you're about to graduate, and probably never see any of the people who know you to be an asshole ever again, my advice regarding everyone you meet afterwards is....don't be an asshole. If you can acknowledge that you've been one, you presumably know how not to be one.

 

[Marter]

Have you tried being nice to people instead of mean? Might help.

 

[Arawn.Chernobog]

Well, revoke and deliver your "Asshat Membership Card" at once, we at the "Douchey McA-hole Foundation" would like to keep our registries pure...

/presumptuous_snort

 

[The King of Rock and Roll]

If you're about to graduate, and probably never see any of the people who know you to be an asshole ever again, my advice regarding everyone you meet afterwards is....don't be an asshole. If you can acknowledge that you've been one, you presumably know how not to be one.

I'd like to think so, but I honestly have this great ability to say something completely innocent that sounds like a really terrible insult, and not realize it until later.

 

[TheSteeleStrap]

Is it really that hard to treat people with a level of respect? If there's that little voice in the back of your head saying "these people are stupid and I don't have the patience to deal with it" do your best to not listen to it, even if it's right.

 

[Slightly Lemony]

Pretty much half of my school dislikes me, and it is pretty much my fault for being an asshole in general for a while. I feel pretty bad about that upon realizing what a dick I've been, so how would you guys, the members of a forum I rarely visit, go about turning my life around.

I'm a senior in high school so there's pretty much no chance of making people like me by the time school is out, but I really don't want to be a total asshat for the rest of my life.

Right, don't be an asshat, you'll meet new people if you're planning on college, or Uni, or even a job, and if you're a half-decent person by then ,you'll make a good first impression and they (probably) like you.

Respect is always earned, but a good first impression is always a good start. As for old impressions, if you do start being nice, they're opinion will grafually change, that is if they're going to be around you after you've left school.

 

[TheSteeleStrap]

If you're about to graduate, and probably never see any of the people who know you to be an asshole ever again, my advice regarding everyone you meet afterwards is....don't be an asshole. If you can acknowledge that you've been one, you presumably know how not to be one.

I'd like to think so, but I honestly have this great ability to say something completely innocent that sounds like a really terrible insult, and not realize it until later.

If that happens, I'd think you would be able to gauge people's reactions to what you say, and make an assumption as to how it was taken. Sometimes it's all in HOW you say it.

 

[ClassicJokester]

My way of being less of a jerk is everytime I say or do something, I think how I would feel if someone had said or done the same to me.
Sounds supa-cheesy, I know, but it works. I used to/still have a problem with not responding to things people say. I'll be listening to them, but if I don't feel like I have something meaningful to say to "I got pizza for tonite," I'll just not say anything. When I thought about it, I realized it would be incredibly awkward to have one-way conversations like that, so I've tried to stop.

In short, I guess just think about how others feel when you think you've been a jerk, and find a way to train yourself to stop.
yaaaay vague advice. >.<

 

[Wodan]

If you're about to graduate, and probably never see any of the people who know you to be an asshole ever again, my advice regarding everyone you meet afterwards is....don't be an asshole. If you can acknowledge that you've been one, you presumably know how not to be one.

I'd like to think so, but I honestly have this great ability to say something completely innocent that sounds like a really terrible insult, and not realize it until later.

I am generally a good person however I know how you feel when you put your foot in your mouth. I am a clumsy person, and that relates to my speech too. I have learned to just shut my mouth. I know it sounds bad, but it helps a lot. Only speak when its important and you have reviewed what you said in your head and it sounds 100% right.

Albert Einstein has some great quotes, and one of them relates to this.

"If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut."

 

[BlindMessiah94]

It's high school. Nobody is who they were in high school after they graduate. Everyone changes, and those that don't just live pathetic lives.

If you really feel bad, apologize to the people you care about and explain yourself. They may forgive you, they may not, but either way you've done your part to make amends. If you need to do more than apologize than do that too.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Only half of the school dislikes you? Holy shit, I wish only half of my high school hated me when I was there. Nearly everybody hated me. I had a small circle of about 8 really good friends, and I really still only have a circle of 8 really good friends.

Just find like-minded people. Some people are just dicks. If you're a dick, then find other dicks. Or, find a group that needs a dick. Find a group who is lacking a "you".

 

[Omikron009]

If you're about to graduate, and probably never see any of the people who know you to be an asshole ever again, my advice regarding everyone you meet afterwards is....don't be an asshole. If you can acknowledge that you've been one, you presumably know how not to be one.

I'd like to think so, but I honestly have this great ability to say something completely innocent that sounds like a really terrible insult, and not realize it until later.

I sometimes have that problem as well, not being terribly good at the whole "social interaction" thing, so I just take great pains to be careful about what I say around anyone who isn't a close friend. A good tip: if you think you could potentially say something insulting, don't say anything at all unless you absolutely have to.

 

[The King of Rock and Roll]

It's high school. Nobody is who they were in high school after they graduate. Everyone changes, and those that don't just live pathetic lives.

If you really feel bad, apologize to the people you care about and explain yourself. They may forgive you, they may not, but either way you've done your part to make amends. If you need to do more than apologize than do that too.

Most of the time my assholeishness is unintentional, but occasionally I will get so pissed at somebody that I do something on purpose and somehow, people realize what happened and it all blows back on me.

 

[knhirt]

Do what you want, but be smart about it. You don't have to be nice to people you don't like, but maybe try upping the agreeable part of your personality when you're around people that you can tolerate. Don't feel bad for saying things that other misinterpret, that's not your problem. If the people around you tend to interpret the things you say as insults when they're not insults, well, you might want to spend time with people that are more in tune with your way of thinking.
I assure, there are many people like that.

I generally try to be polite to the people around me, but I make it very clear when I dislike the people around me.
My apologies if this answer doesn't help you.

 

[dibblywibbles]

I wouldn't worry about it. most people don't realize they're assholes until well after high school, if at all. you'll find that people mellow out after high school and you can make some good friends with some people who hated your guts then. if you're planning on going to college/university out of town then you have a complete fresh start. I wouldn't worry about insulting people, people are a little sensitive sometimes.

 

[FallenJellyDoughnut]

How are you an asshole though? Do you just put your foot in your mouth or randomly speak your mind without considering peoples feelings?

 

[BlindMessiah94]

It's high school. Nobody is who they were in high school after they graduate. Everyone changes, and those that don't just live pathetic lives.

If you really feel bad, apologize to the people you care about and explain yourself. They may forgive you, they may not, but either way you've done your part to make amends. If you need to do more than apologize than do that too.

Most of the time my assholeishness is unintentional, but occasionally I will get so pissed at somebody that I do something on purpose and somehow, people realize what happened and it all blows back on me.

My advice still stands, making amends is the right thing to do, otherwise you're doing nothing to change (and it sounds to me like you don't want to be that guy anymore unless I'm wrong)

 

[freedomweasel]

It's high school. Nobody is who they were in high school after they graduate. Everyone changes, and those that don't just live pathetic lives.

If you really feel bad, apologize to the people you care about and explain yourself. They may forgive you, they may not, but either way you've done your part to make amends. If you need to do more than apologize than do that too.

Most of the time my assholeishness is unintentional, but occasionally I will get so pissed at somebody that I do something on purpose and somehow, people realize what happened and it all blows back on me.

Take more time to think before you speak.