2007-07-22 13:02:09 · 7 answers · asked by pantsonfire 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Some people mistake your quietness for weakness, too. Nobody will take advantage of them unless they let them. So, you must be assertive when necessary and diplomatic the rest of the time.
Yes, your friends and those who matter in your life will know and appreciate the difference.
2007-07-22 13:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some folks might misinterpret quietness for arrogance, but I don't think there's a way to prevent it, unless the introvert is willing to come out of his or her shell, so to speak, and admit to being shy and introspective. Once people realize that the introvert is not being snobbish, they will seek out the wallflower at a party, and try to get that person to be a little more sociable. One of the best ways I found to overcome shyness is to find someone even quieter and more shy. Then the combination will be less two introverts, and more two people getting acquainted. As they say, misery loves company, and this is especially true in the case of those who are definitely not party animals.
2007-07-22 20:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This just happened this weekend. I went over my friends house and her god sister whom I had just met for the 1st time was there. I quietly sat there waiting on the both of them to get ready. Later on that night my friends god sister told me I was very sweet and cool to hang out with but earlier at the house she was asking my friend what was wrong with me and what was my problem (she openly told me she had said this). I just told her that I get that alot and i am normally closed in when I am around people that I don't know, but I eventually open up and get relaxed as time goes on.
I really don't trip off of it because the people who matter know how I am and it's not a problem. If I think someone is worth getting to know the real me will shine thru.
2007-07-23 12:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember back in high school I was considered to be stuck-up, when all I really was was terribly shy. I was amazed that people thought I was arrogant and snooty. Now, I don't really care what people think of me.
2007-07-23 05:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this is a problem .... and people are just going to think what they want..... its your friends that know the real you and they are the ones that count.
2007-07-22 20:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,they think i'm aloof. i learned more about this and other personality types in the novel series 'the celestine prophecy.'
2007-07-22 20:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by glenn t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know the answer, but I want the 2 points.
2007-07-22 20:20:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋