So, I've been asked why I am so shy at college, or why I don't have more friends than the one that I have (shoutout to Parth Vyawahare (I know, it's a fricking tongue-twister)).
First of all, I am not shy, I'm an introvert. Some might say that it's the same thing, but I believe they're really not. Second, I do have friends other than the one you know. People who are interesting, and have been with me through tough times. It takes a lot to be my friend, the rest are acquaintances. I'm a tough nut to crack. (Wait, I'm a nut now?)
See, the fact is that people don't really like me. I don't know why! So, if you really want to know why I'm not around more people more often, ask them, not me.
I hate social events. For me, they're nothing but long awkward interactions with people I'll probably never meet again. Although, sometimes (rarely), I meet someone that interests me, personally. But that ends with an awkward handshake and a goodbye (mostly). With me hoping that our meeting could last just a little longer, just so I could know them better.
I am never included in anyone's best-friend list, and it's been almost two years since I've made a new friend. Okay, to be honest, I might just be a little shy. Also, a little awkward. But that only lasts for the first couple of days that I get to know you. Although I can see why it is often misinterpreted and people take it as a signal to back off.
I might seem like I'm an outgoing, witty guy if you see me on the internet. I'm really not so in real life.
I don't like talking. Except when the conversation is better than silence. That might be another reason why I choose to maintain distance from people. I can't do small talk. And if I do, I'm faking it. Just so you know.
I don't like chatting about the weather, about how cold it is. I know. I read the newspaper every morning, I know what the temperature is. It's cold, I get it.
Don't get me wrong, if I'm okay with you, and consider you among my friends, I'll most certainly end up talking to you about the weirdest stuff (if you don't mind me bringing up nerdy stuff into the conversation, every few minutes).
I've been called arrogant and a narcissist because my introversion can be, and is commonly misinterpreted. It just comes off as odd to people.
Trust me, extroversion is as odd to me, personally.
I don't understand people who get comfortable with strangers easily. I don't understand the loud ones in class. I wonder how they can be so outgoing?
I never feel the need to speak more than I need to. There's only one good thing about this, it makes me a good listener.
I've been advised to be more outspoken, more approachable. I try to be. It doesn't work.
Maybe I should give people a chance, and not strike them off so easily.
But I believe I shouldn't alter my personality to make people happy. Or should I?
Are you an introvert, or an extrovert?
Leave your comment below, or see me on twitter.
Love. ;)
First of all, I am not shy, I'm an introvert. Some might say that it's the same thing, but I believe they're really not. Second, I do have friends other than the one you know. People who are interesting, and have been with me through tough times. It takes a lot to be my friend, the rest are acquaintances. I'm a tough nut to crack. (Wait, I'm a nut now?)
See, the fact is that people don't really like me. I don't know why! So, if you really want to know why I'm not around more people more often, ask them, not me.
I hate social events. For me, they're nothing but long awkward interactions with people I'll probably never meet again. Although, sometimes (rarely), I meet someone that interests me, personally. But that ends with an awkward handshake and a goodbye (mostly). With me hoping that our meeting could last just a little longer, just so I could know them better.
I am never included in anyone's best-friend list, and it's been almost two years since I've made a new friend. Okay, to be honest, I might just be a little shy. Also, a little awkward. But that only lasts for the first couple of days that I get to know you. Although I can see why it is often misinterpreted and people take it as a signal to back off.
I might seem like I'm an outgoing, witty guy if you see me on the internet. I'm really not so in real life.
I don't like talking. Except when the conversation is better than silence. That might be another reason why I choose to maintain distance from people. I can't do small talk. And if I do, I'm faking it. Just so you know.
I don't like chatting about the weather, about how cold it is. I know. I read the newspaper every morning, I know what the temperature is. It's cold, I get it.
Don't get me wrong, if I'm okay with you, and consider you among my friends, I'll most certainly end up talking to you about the weirdest stuff (if you don't mind me bringing up nerdy stuff into the conversation, every few minutes).
I've been called arrogant and a narcissist because my introversion can be, and is commonly misinterpreted. It just comes off as odd to people.
Trust me, extroversion is as odd to me, personally.
I don't understand people who get comfortable with strangers easily. I don't understand the loud ones in class. I wonder how they can be so outgoing?
I never feel the need to speak more than I need to. There's only one good thing about this, it makes me a good listener.
I've been advised to be more outspoken, more approachable. I try to be. It doesn't work.
Maybe I should give people a chance, and not strike them off so easily.
Are you an introvert, or an extrovert?
Leave your comment below, or see me on twitter.
Love. ;)
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