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When you meet new people (other people's friends, family, etc), are you gushingly nice, or are you polite but hold back a bit?
I'm polite when I meet people, but I don't get too close too soon, because I need to scope each person out until I know they're someone who I can be myself with. I think that's normal.
But, I have been told by others that I come across as aloof sometimes and they think I don't like them, because I'm not overly warm or welcoming towards new people. For me, I would rather hold back a bit and know who I'm dealing with than be an "everything to everyone" type because I want everyone to like me.
I don't want to be cold towards others, but I just don't feel comfortable being someone's best friend right off the bat...
I need only the tiniest opening with even a stranger to start yakking and gabbing. Some might find it annoying, but work wise being extroverted has been quite helpful to me.
I need only the tiniest opening with even a stranger to start yakking and gabbing. Some might find it annoying, but work wise being extroverted has been quite helpful to me.
I work around women on 3rd shift so I can't stand incessant babble about nothing. I actually carry earplugs in my pocket, for the occupational hazards.
I had an awkward situation a few years ago at a funeral service for a great uncle. Two very distant cousins (like 2nd or 3rd) were there who I had never met. I was introduced to them by an uncle.
Right away they wanted to hug. I prefer a handshake when I first meet someone. It helps me to better remember someone. I put my hand out toward them, but I then grudgingly pulled back and embraced them, after they insisted. It felt a bit awkward. We could have hugged later at the end of the service.
I had an awkward situation a few years ago at a funeral service for a great uncle. Two very distant cousins (like 2nd or 3rd) were there who I had never met. I was introduced to them by an uncle.
Right away they wanted to hug. I prefer a handshake when I first meet someone. It helps me to better remember someone. I put my hand out toward them, but I then grudgingly pulled back and embraced them, after they insisted. It felt a bit awkward. We could have hugged later at the end of the service.
Lol, somebody would have gotten punched!
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