I find it hard to talk to people
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Thread Topic: I find it hard to talk to people
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maybe it's just because i'm an introvert, who knows. but i find it hard to strike up a conversation with anyone i don't know the full name of/anyone who isn't related to me. haha, maybe i'm just not good at speaking, who knows. if i do gather up the nerve to talk to someone, the conversation will suck, like:
and i'll stammer the whole way through if we do get a good conversation.
Me: Hi
Other Person: *waits 5 seconds before responding* Hi
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i've always been told that to get most jobs (aka 99% of them) you have to speak during an interview.
i know that.
i feel so much more comfortable typing online, though.
it's become so bad that once someone said hi at lunch and i just moved to another table instead of saying hi back.
i know that made them feel bad and i regret it, but i really can't speak to other people about anything. it doesn't help that i've always been singled out as the oddball as well.
even if it's a conversation with my mom, she'll go:
Mom: Did you do your homework?
Me: Yes. *awkwardly exits the room* -
Hmm... I see. Very well then. Does this happen with certain people? With people you don't like or people who you don't know or something? Does it happen with everyone?
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It happens with everyone who I don’t speak to on a daily basis.
Daily basis: Like, actually speak to. Like, people I can't avoid; people that I can actually confide in. -
ok, this probably isn't what you want to hear but the only solution i know of is to just talk to people and practice. make small talk with strangers when possible. if you do make a fool of yourself it doesn't matter. chances are you wont meet the person again.
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every once in a while i just stick my hand out of my coat and wave hello ;-;
but i shall try o mighty drekkza -
You have to work hard because it will take time (but still depends on the person). Start with when someone says hi to you say hi back and don't move to another table. Moving to another table like that is rude and it may not bother the other person but it's bad for you. Bad for your future. Start working on it as early as possible. If you need help, I'll be here. Push yourself to talk, but not to hard because there may be consequences. Don't worry too much and make sure to not overthink. There are some possibilities that it would be better for you to not know so do not overthink!
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Start off by talking to those who you're most comfortable with. <3
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