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Discussion on Perception (midwest.social)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Do you ever wonder if the person you think you are is how others perceive you? For example: I was very shy when I was younger. I felt what I had to say wasn't important so I didn't talk. I learned that instead of seeming shy, people thought I was stuck up and "too good" to talk to them. It's not about caring what other people think. It's about how we form connections, display emotions, etc., as a result of the person we show to others.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have a similar experience...i was shy when younger and still so. You remind of a job i worked in my 20's, eventually i became friends with a coworker who told me: "I never thought we'd be cool - you seemed so snobby when you first arrived"

I'm truth, i was the exact opposite..i was shy. Unfortunately, i haven't learned or got the courage to change that.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

I hope you will find the courage. It pays off!