how important is it, to be social. do you need to be a social butterfly, or can you just speak when spoken to? I can do both, however, I want to be balanced, and I know that it can be done. I just need a push in the right direction!
Thanks for your help!!
God Bless you all!
2007-07-06 12:21:43 · 8 answers · asked by babysteppin2003 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
You should try and strike a proper balance. Being to outgoing and aggressive may turn off some folks, while being too withdrawn and reticent does the same with others.
No one size fits all, because there are so many types of people who have different ideas and mindsets about personality & behavior.
In my own opinion, however, I tend to be more positive about people who are friendly and willing to carry on a conversation, or have suggestions/comments. A person who is too quiet and uncommunicative is likely to get lost in the wallpaper and not likely to be chosen for promotion, or other career enhancing opportunities.
2007-07-06 12:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by InspectorBudget 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question was not as important as your blessing; thank you for that and the same to you.
In my opinion, being social is a decision that you make based upon the people that you work with or those that you know outside of the workplace.
I am not a very social person, however I am not unhappy with that position. I have a great time by myself at home watching TV or cleaning or whatever. There is sometimes a bit of pressure from those who are more social and ask me to join them for whatever is going on with them, but that is not important to me.
I enjoy being alone, but I am not lonely. I simply like being by myself and I am not unhappy with that. If there is an occasion that is extraordinary I may participate; but in doing so is typically due to the other people involved and not for myself.
Important to be social? I really don't think so because there are lots of people that are and (in my case) my presence is really not necessary or missed. It is up to you to decide if you want to participate in an event if it is of interest to you. If it is not, then I recommend what I do; nothing.
I am not unhappy or one that does not like people. I just like being myself and dislike being directed by events that are determined by other people.
I fear I have not helped you, but have given myself as an example of how I feel about socializing. You must make you own decisions.
2007-07-06 19:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by Boomer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be you...some people are very out going and friends with everyone in the office, then there are some people who are more too themselves and speak friendly when needed. Don't be someone you're not..if you like to work quietly and not be the boisterous loud girl then don't...so long as you are kind to the people you work with they will like you just the same.
I'm the loud socia butterfly girl in the office and my coworker is the quite one and only voices her opinion when asked...we are liked equally because we are kind to everyone. You are you and people would think its weird if all of a sudden you changed your personality to accomidate what everyone else does.
Good luck
2007-07-06 19:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to be seen as antisocial so you should carry casual conversation every once in a while. It would help by picking two or three others that you get along with and speak with them about some things outside of work. How's the family, do you have plans for the weekend? People that get along with co-workers and cordial get the promotions!
2007-07-07 00:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by Prof 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with the flow but don't be the number one socialite. Bosses tend to like the hardworking ones the best which many times means talking a bit less.
2007-07-06 22:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by Alletery 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, what's appropriate is to be friendly but, not act like your all one big happy family.
Be friendly and confidant, make the new people feel welcome. You want to be liked, known as a nice person, however, make it clear that you have friends and a social life outside of work.
Don't mix bizz with pleasure, but when the boss has to choose between you and a non-friendly person, they'll choose you.
2007-07-06 19:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at other people in your office and be at about the same level. If everyone spend a lot of time socializing, you do the same. If everyone minds one's own business - do the same.
2007-07-06 19:25:47 · answer #7 · answered by Tusia 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that you just need to be a friendly person but at the same time dont try to be a person that istrying hard to fit in.
2007-07-06 21:08:13 · answer #8 · answered by deannahndrsn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋