The staccato rhythms of the crisply pronounced name Craig fall under the influence of the CR phoneme, which evokes images of crafty, cranky, crabby, crawly, creepy, and crud. When terminated by the guttural sounds of the gruff letter G, these names describe a masculine individual with a powerfully driven sense of purpose and a lot more going on than he’s prepared to fess up to.
In his everyday life, the Craig struggles somewhat with his communication style --or more accurately, everyone else struggles with his style of communication. For CRGs believe that the less said, the better. These are the strong silent types who would rather let their actions represent their feelings, instead of their (occasionally tongue-tied) mouths. But CRGs sometime pay for their silence by being unable to achieve intimacy with their partners. And yet, CRGs are eager to please and work hard to make up for their stoicism with demonstratively thoughtful acts. If you happen to receive an unexpected bouquet of flowers from your CRG mate, chances are that he hasn’t done anything wrong – it’s just his way of saying something without having to open his mouth.
Though they hide it well, these are men with extremely sensitive centers. Perceived criticisms will provoke a strong defensive reaction, which, if true to form, will be in the form of prolonged sulks or a sullen silences. Trying to get CRGs to open up is probably a waste of time: it’s best to allow their moods to run their course. Consequently, CRGs tend to bond closely with small groups of people while their wider circle of casual acquaintances are held at emotional arms’ length.
In the workplace, the CRGs’ loyalty and strong focus are usually well rewarded by regular promotions and raises. These are providers par-excellence, and their families and close friends will appreciate their customary acts of generosity. The word on the street says that, if CRGs had their druthers, they would work from home. Not because they don’t want to commute, but because they think it would be cool to work in their pajamas.
As a friend, the CRG can be tenaciously loyal and it’s virtually impossible to shake his camaraderie once it has been established. To those outside his inner circle, however, the CRG is a different story; a stony man who is quick to find fault with others. Despite this seeming inconsistency, those close to a CRG are fully aware that he is an earnest perfectionist with a strong moral backbone.
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