I never feel like i fit in. i see many americans with a bunch of friends.. in my last job they would gather and joke around and talk in length about various things. I on the other hand, i don't do that . And they would see me as different and strange. It's not that i wanna seem rude.. but i just don't like to be like that. Plus i just dont have anything in mind, i can't pull things out quickly.
do shy people belong to a different species? if we are, should we just move out and make our own country? In fact, i would say most outgoing people would rather not see us. So i guess you guys would lose nothing if we were not here.
2006-07-04 07:13:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I consider myself a shy person but don't feel that I should start my own country! If shy people did, they wouldn't interact with each other, would they? Diversity is the spice of life which includes various personality types. Just because you're not outgoing doesn't mean you don't have anything to offer. If people pre-judge you as strange or different, that is their loss. They just didn't take the time to get to know you. What I found was helpful in overcoming being shy was to engage in eye contact with at least one person daily - at the supermarket, gas station, department store, etc. Then progress from there. Show a reaction to the conversation - laugh, smile, frown appropriately. Start sharing at least one piece of dialog, whether it be 'that's funny,' or 'wow, that's interesting.' You will soon overcome this. You have a right to be here as do I, shy and with a lot to share. And don't let a few rotten apples spoil your perception of others, not everyone is unkind.
2006-07-04 07:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by spolie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might seem like you're the only shy person, but you're not.
Once on Oprah, she asked the audience who felt they didn't fit in. I'd say more than half raised their hands.
No, we'd lose a lot if you weren't here; far too many loud and boisterous people around, who talk but talk about nothing.
You just need 1 or 2 close friends not a whole bunch. As you grow and try new things, you'll gain more confidence and be more outgoing.
2006-07-04 07:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend used to be painfully shy. He's an only child that grew up with very few friends. Because of this he didn't get socialized like most other people. He developed a severe case of social anxiety. If this is you, maybe think about seeking some counseling to help you come out of your shell a little. Putting yourself out there and risking rejection is hard, I know it is. I used to be horribly shy, until one day I just stopped caring what other people thought of me. So what, we're all weirdos! Good luck, and sorry you're not from another planet.
2006-07-04 07:26:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
emotions anonymous is a group of folks with concerns about their minds and their thoughts find one on line or in the phone book ,,,i and every other human feels like and outsider all the time,, folks that find things of concern to the group ,,are making an effort to be a part of what they see as normal ,,it isnt normal ,,as psychiatry judges normal as the medium range of activities ,,not any real numbers ,,we are all differant and we all have flaws and concerns,, so dont worry maybe not fitting in at the water cooler means you fit in at mensa ,,or with the klingons,, at the star trek convention ,,or as a habitat voluteer,, i find some things to do as a way to fit in,, and still am wierd to others ,,as we all have a differant mind ,,its like a finger print ,,an olde dude
2006-07-04 07:22:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not bad if someone is shy. As a person, I like shy people. I can trust them.
In your daily life, you will find another shy people around yourself. Try to talk to them. It will start removing your hesitation. Then, you will find that you are not so shy as you think of yourself.
Good luck.
2006-07-04 07:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just don't like to be like that, then why does it bother you what they think? Be yourself and screw them if they have a problem with how you are. We aren't a different species, we just think before we speak and don't speak without purpose.
2006-07-04 07:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by TiFFeRz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no your not a differnt species. try to engage your self in conversations. ask your self why you are feeling shy and try to stop it. they are people like me and you you just have different personalities. if that's to much, try to hang out with shy people like you.
2006-07-04 07:17:57 · answer #7 · answered by that one chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes all kinds of nuts to fill the freeways. people who are outgoing might be mentall.
2006-07-04 07:16:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok. dont get mad. i used to be shy,, and i grew out of it. try to talk to different people,,and if they are mean,, do what i did,, become gay
2006-07-04 07:19:07 · answer #9 · answered by Kurt Cobain2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your a women come to me i will make u to loose your shy
2006-07-04 07:16:55 · answer #10 · answered by alien 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋