.. It's not like we're going to start growling at people if they come and talk to us!
2007-03-15 02:15:15 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ Lady in Pink ♥ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
i know what you mean. i'm quite and i generally don't initiate conversations. of course that doesn't mean i never do, but ppl seem to think that i'm a loner, proud, and don't have any opinions. seriously!!!
once in college my professor was so surprised that i had such strong opinions about a topic. it's like, hello???just cuz i don't gabber on 24/7 don't mean i don't know stuff.
i figure it's how we present ourselves to others that makes a difference whether we're approached or not. i have looks that can literally make everyone avoid me (including my fam who know about them)!
2007-03-15 02:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by huda 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because people equate quiet with not wanting to be bothered some times instead of with shyness. If you see someone in a room, not talking with anyone and looking a little uncomfortable it is always a nice gesture to go and say hello, what's the worst that can happen, they tell you to go away! So no one should hesitate, I agree, but I think most people respect one another's space.
2007-03-15 09:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by funnygirl696 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they just don't know enough about you to carry on a connective conversation. Sometimes when people don't know what your likes/dislikes are they hesitate, but when they come to know that you have something in common like a hobby, they feel more comfortable.
Maybe now is a good time for you to break out of your "quiet" shell.
2007-03-15 09:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Ernimay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this might sound harsh, but I personally hesitate with quite people because to me they they may not come across as talkative. I'm quite loud and don't want to come across as immidating. But I feel that if you are the kind of who likes to be approached, maybe you should approach people first, and then they will not see you as shy or quiet.
2007-03-15 09:24:20 · answer #4 · answered by Darkchild 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silence in a conversation can be awkward and embarrassing. Some people just can't face being in that situation, and those people are usually quiet people as well. Give them a break and go talk to them! It's not us and them.
2007-03-15 09:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by Velouria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋