Do you think this is strange?

Question

I changed one of my classes because the desks were arranged in a circle and i'm too shy and when the desks are in a circle everyone can stare at me more easily so i changed my class to another class where the desks were arranged normally in rows. Do you think thats strange?

Answer 1

I am not sure you are shy because you are asking a question here. By doing that, you open yourself to all manner of ridicule. I find I can learn a lot just by listening. If your grade would have depended on how much you added to a conversation compared to others, that may be unbalanced. Some people can't help but mouth-off and dominate a discussion. You mentioned you didn't want people staring at you. This is very normal. Many people are very afraid of speaking in public. Perhaps this is due in part to a concern they have about people looking at them. Other people crave that kind of attention.

Perhaps you are concerned about how you look. That also is quite normal. In fact, I feel that way about how I look.

I don't see anything strange in what you did or said. You know what you like and what you don't like. Way to go!

Just remember to soar with eagles and don't let the turkeys get you down, ok?

Answer 2

I personally didn't like my classes with desks arranged in a circle. Always kind of made me feel claustrophobic. But it is a good setting for social growth and getting to know your classmates better. I think it's also easier to focus on the teacher when he/she are right there in front of you in the middle of the circle. Every single English class I had in high school utilized this desk arrangement at one point or another.

Answer 3

I think it is a little strange to change a class because of that. You sound like you may have a problem with social interaction, and maybe even an Obsessive Compulsive problem. I don't just mean because you are shy, but it must be a problem if you had to change classes. Perhaps you should see a doctor and discuss how you feel.

Answer 4

No, it's not strange-you are just shy-same reason i hate those classes that end up being a class discussion to the point that before the semester is over you know the life history of several students. it's not strange-some people are just shy and get very unconfortable in those situations

Answer 5

I'm worried that if you don't face up to your fears now you may end up a recluse or with a social phobia. It's best not to let this shyness take over your life now, nip it in the bud or you may end up trapped in your house for years. Talk to a school counsellor or an adult friend/relative, I know you will feel uncomfortable telling anyone face to face but you asked on here so don't be afraid. You should'nt be ashamed of being shy, most teenagers are.

Answer 6

I don't think that's strange at all. Sounds a lot like something I would do. It's not that I am shy, just that I would end up with some girl I really don't care that much for would be right across from me. I can't help it that's just how I think.

Answer 7

Strange no but really you need to work on that issue. If its making you avoid a situation than maybe its time to address the problem.

Answer 8

No but I think that sitting in that circle could have helped you to open up more and be less shy.

Answer 9

I think what you should be working on, is WHY are you so shy? Do you have low self esteem, and low confidence in yourself? I think if someone wants to look at you, then let them look. Just focus your mind on something else, and disregard the knowledge that someone is looking at you. You should feel flattered that people like to look at you!!

Answer 10

No,...not at all...I wouldn't like to sit like that but if I had too, I would have told the teacher I was extremely uncomfortable like that....if it kept you from concentrating, then I don't think it hurt anyone...did it?...Sometimes, our little idiosyncrasies, are what can keep us from progressing, so I don't think you were wrong or strange ....lol