2007-12-03 12:26:39 · 8 answers · asked by amy a 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
In popular usage, eccentricity refers to unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual. This behavior would typically be perceived as unusual or unnecessary, without being demonstrably maladaptive. Eccentricity is contrasted with "normal" behavior, the nearly universal means by which individuals in society solve given problems and pursue certain priorities in everyday life. For people who consistently display benignly eccentric behavior, there is a label: "eccentrics".
It has a negative connotation in society but it is up to you to make it a positive in your own mind.
2007-12-03 12:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by TheGarlicButterSaw 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am going to have to agree with J. I believe it means you are outwardly showy, and not rightfully so. Making a big production of any an all successes to the point of being slightly egotistical.
2007-12-03 21:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means that you don´t conform to the norm in your behavioral patterns. This is not necessarily bad as the world needs a few mavericks.
2007-12-03 20:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It probably means you are different from other people. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though.
2007-12-03 22:27:56 · answer #4 · answered by waia2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that your WONDERFUL and UNIQUE!!!! Believe me I've been called that since forever. BELIEVE THAT THEY WANT TO BE LIKE YOU!!! don't get offended. It's a kind of freedom that the normal squares wish they could have.....that's what I think.
2007-12-03 23:13:54 · answer #5 · answered by iluvdillard 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It means that you're approach to life is outide the status quo. In other words, you do not think like most people. Congratulations.
2007-12-03 20:30:33 · answer #6 · answered by peaceablefruit206 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It means you are slightly off the norm. That isn't so bad. You are unique. Does that concern you?
2007-12-03 20:43:19 · answer #7 · answered by Simmi 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
You go overboard. You go way out on a limb. You are an extremist.
2007-12-03 20:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by Pepsi 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋