Is it just me or do you have....?

Question

different personalities?
what i mean by this is with different people, e.g do you change or are you the same with everyone....family, friends, work, school etc...

If you do why do you change and how?

If not how do you stay the same with everyone?

Does and would this matter and is it an issue!

Answer 1

It's not actually different personalities, but the adapting of ones personality to suit the social situation.

As long as your underlying morals, standards and core opinions don't swing from situation to situation then it's perfectly normal.

In fact, adapting to suit the situation is a great quality and should be a valued social skill. It's our way of limiting our exposure and trying to get the most out of the differing personality types we interact with.

Diplomats & Politicians couldn't exist without being good at personality adaptation. So relax - it's not an issue.

Answer 2

What a brilliant question ! You'll be pleased to hear that you're certainly NOT alone ! We all do it, even kids . You look at kids for example, they're totally different with their parents( and/or siblings) than most other people .
It's that need to feel accepted, to fit in and do " the right" thing, trust me, it's just human nature , certainly not an issue and nothing to worry about !
I think I was about 6 different people today alone ( and that was just at work) I'm someone else now that I'm home ! I can see why it would concern you, but don't give it a second thought, or you'll get me started, lol !

Answer 3

You are not alone. You have many facets that are all within the one, core personality. You model family, friends and others. You learn how to interact. To be successful, you adapt your demeanor to the setting and the company. Failure
happens when you mis-behave. Learning takes place. You interact more appropriately the next time.
Yes, it is important to work well with others, if you are in society. If you are a hermit, then you would not have to do the dance.
This is an issue when you act, dishonestly, as some
one you are not (fake), in order to manipulate your situation.

Answer 4

Everyone does this to a certain extent. With different people and in different groups we have different roles to play. I.e. at work you might be a very powerful boss but with your friends you take a quieter role as someone else takes on the role of leader. It is 'normal' to act differently with different people. You might tell rude jokes and down pints and burp with your mates but with your grandparents you would not do this.

Answer 5

No it doesn't matter at all as long as your your personalities are can sit comfortably together.

We even have different phone voices depending on who we are talking to.

I forgot myself and started talking to the oven at school in a silly voice the other day. As I am the Principal nobody said a word; but I have a very good idea what they are thinking!

Answer 6

It's symbolic interaction where with symbols come different ways to react to the people around you. It is an issue and yes it does matter. You wouldn't have sexual intercourse or relations with a family member on normal terms and if you do well then you fit sigmund frueds theory.

Answer 7

Well, before we start talking about dramatic personality stuff, have you ever considered it might just very well be where you're focus or direction is going?

When looking at personality we see that everyone is capable of having diffrent traits wich makes you to: act, think and come across diffrent depending on the context (family, work, friends, etc) you're in.

A few examples:

*You're direction is towards (focussing on things you want to get).

*You're direction is away from (focus on things you don't want).

*Internally focused (You pick pick tiny bits of information from the outside world but reason and decide for yourself).

*Externally focused (You make your decisions based on the information you get from outside yourself).

*Possibility focused (You're focused at things that can, and also can and also can and also can and also can and also can.....)

*Necessity focused (You're focused on one thing that absolutely must and will be done, there's no other option).

These are just a few example and you can see that diffrent combinations can have very diffrent outcomes in how you experience and process contexts.

Answer 8

first of all, it's not an issue. and i think everyone's like this, even if by a little bit.
i change when i get home from school and when i'm around my friends. i'm a completely different person because i can openly express myself in any way i want, unlike at school.

Answer 9

of course you are different what a stupid question!! i mean you would not talk to parents as you would friends; and you would not talk to a police man the same as you talk to your pet dog would you?? i think that you come up or down to the persons Laval that you are interacting with!!! we do this because of energy transmitted between the two people.emotions the saying'' you can bring out the best or worst in someone or situation" and we do this i guess we do;as i am not an expert yet!!! lol because we are taught to by peers and teachers in everyday life to respect love cherish listen and treat people with respect .

Answer 10

The basic trait will be the same. Your behavior with persons will differ from person to person, depending on the kind of intimacy you have developed with them. You try to be formal with total strangers; rude with your enemies; kind to your children etc. This behavior is not a sign of self-contradiction.