Are you confident around other people or are you the shy type?

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Meropatrick · Accepted Answer

I am confident but it depends on the people around me. If they are cool then i will be more outgoing. If not i tend to act more reserved

Greenbean27 · Accepted Answer

Shy type for sure. I'm open around people I know and shy around strangers.

coachTanthony · Answer

Confident every day all day.

provokeesmokee · Answer

I'm actually pretty shy but seem outgoing and can hold conversation easily.

I'm basically pretending and trying not to internally panic. It got better with time, but I think because I know better what to talk about and who's safe to talk to.

I am fairly chill and my upbringing made me a sort of chameleon in social situations, so I basically find people I like the vibe of and get them talking about what they like. Usually we can find a common ground that is safe to talk about with strangers.

If I made a bad call and don't want to be around, I excuse myself and gtfo to someone else.

JSmuve · Answer

Depends on the situation. I tend to be shy around people I don't know because I'm still feeling them out and I'm not good at generating something out of nothing. Networking and cold approach really are major struggles for me. I just can't come up with the right things to say under pressure so I just don't say anything. I get to go to a networking event at a conference in a week, so I'm stressing about that. And I flubbed potential approaches to two hotties over the past three days because I hesitated too much. So ya, I'm trying to coax my confidence but it is stubbornly hiding in its shell.

Tomisworthless · Answer

I’m shy all the time, I think it’s because I’m ugly and gay and people judge me a lot. I’d probably be more confident if the interactions i encounter encouraged my ego and confidence rather than diminish them from mocking bullying and insults.

people say that you’re not important enough for people to notice in real life and that my life experience are just trolling to gain sympathy or pity compliments but in reality I do get noticed and targeted in public and not because I’m some stud who all eyes land on but rather that I’m so weird and awkward that my presence and energy invites all the worst in people to come out

Biancam13 · Answer

It depends on whether I click with them or not, and if I feel at ease around them.

With some people I met, I could feel the nerves kicking in because something about them doesn’t somehow sit right with me. Doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with them or me. Just that my body repels it. Then I’ll be shy.

But with others, I’ve found that we instantly click. And I can talk for Britain haha.

Potteplante · Answer

I'm not shy - but I am introverted so how social I am in social situations depends on my social battery.

Today - I'd be sitting in a corner, probably hissing at everyone who approaches, which isn't good considering I've work today.

Other times I'm the centre of the group - strangers or not.

Screenwriter · Answer

I've always felt that both of my feet are on the ground and i can hold my own in most cases. There might be some bigwig who'd intimidate me with some rarified chitchat. But if you keep quiet and listen, you can usually find an "in", and that's half the fun!

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

It's not that I'm scared to talk to people. I just don't know what to say. Alcohol won't change that. Put me around people I really like and I'll talk as much as everybody else. If I'm sitting there quietly in a group it means I just don't want to be there in general.

NathanDavis · Answer

I used to be very shy as a kid, and early teen years so I know very very well how that goes... lol but not as an adult... I'm confident all around, and without second thoughts as well

Sanser · Answer

Well Im kinda shy but I can change my behaviour when i want. Im comfortable being alone and not talking to anybody but if I want I can be the most confident person, the bad part is that it takes a lot of energy to be like that, I get tired and then is when I come back to my introvert self. I dont know if this is common but thats how I work I guess lol

PBandJ_Nerd · Answer

I'm naturally shy but I also have an anxiety disorder. So, it can be tough for me. I like talking though, but other times I don't want to be messed with. Like right now, I feel sleepish and am waiting for my appetite to kick in so I can eat.

peedy · Answer

Depends on how many beers I've had lol
But on the more serious side I used to be shy when I was younge but it doesn't seem to be an issue anymore maybe I over came it or I just to old to give a shit what someone else thinks of me when I make an ass of myself

nolabels · Answer

I was extremely shy as a young man. I worked hard to turn that around. I'm now a confident person. Thank goodness. Shyness is so crippling.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

I am pretty confident. I maybe a little nervous at first, but, it usually fades quick once we get to talking.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

Depends, I can be a bit shy sometimes, mostly I am confident though.

humanearth · Answer

I have a lot of confidence I can walk up to anyone and strike up a conversion. I have no fear, that including when I was dating. I would just walk up to girls and get dates

TrueConfection · Answer

I'm shy, but not insecure. I'll confidently talk with anyone, but I'd rather just smile and listen.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

i'm shy. but i usually say something someone doesn't understand and they get offended for being stupid.

crossdressingrihno · Answer

Other. I can be the most confident man in the world or the guy who can never show his face. It just depends on what I want to be.

Apple1996 · Answer

I'm super shy. Takes me awhile to warm up to be able to chat

DizzyDesii · Answer

I’m shy to an extent but still very much a talker. My shyness goes away after about an hour

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Many if not most people around me don't have my direct interest. My (high) confidence comes from indifference. It works nice for me.

TallAnon · Answer

I tend to overthink on my own, but then when I go outside; I remember I don't give a fuck and I'm twice everyone's size, so everyone's a fucking child and they tend to act like it

SadyConfused1998 · Answer

I'm out going, I have no issues with talking to anyone

KateDemee · Answer

Mostly shy unless I know it them reasonably well

OG956 · Answer

I'm a really shy person (but if I have an alcohol in me or when I'm with my family or best friend) I don't have a problem to speak more (but I don't speak 2 much)

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

I've been oozing with confidence almost my entire life.  However, that doesn't mean I'd be "in your face" with a superiority complex.

TooHot2Care · Answer

Confident around others, and I want fuck all to do with em 88% of the time.

TaureanBull81 · Answer

I'm confident and enjoy having good, fun, interesting conversation with people 🤣😁

Iron_Man · Answer

I have confidence I’m just shy around strangers until I get to know them

DiegoO · Answer

I am not shy, I just don't click with that sort of ambient.

roy_ricky09 · Answer

I'm confident. I talk, only if the other person has the capability to understand. Else, stay quiet

Anonymous · Answer

Not sure confident is synonymous with outgoing or social. I’m quiet and reserved, but not necessarily lacking confidence.

Z1pTD · Answer

Depends on the dynamic of the situation. I'll just be whatever is most useful

Minahh · Answer

Give me alcohol/energy drink and I'm confident 🍻💪

Fuentes · Answer

I'm confident but depends on my mood if I wanna talk to you or not at the moment.

Jerre · Answer

I’m not shy at all, confidence is my middle name!

Rouba99 · Answer

I’m confident, why be shy around people they’re human just like me nothing special..

EmmaMary · Answer

Both assertive and confident.

lightbulb27 · Answer

used to be very shy, now not, outgoing.

RavVid · Answer

I was shy but I learnt to be more outgoing.

exitseven · Answer

I don't know.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Neither. I just hate people 🤷‍♂️

beebella · Answer

I've always been shy. 😭

Christoff92 · Answer

Very confident around people

Wise4myage · Answer

I’m stuck in the middle.

Sparkie460 · Answer

I'm confident around everyone

LiamJHayden · Answer

I'm too naïve to be shy.

eagle1951 · Answer

i'll talk your head off

mandyfire98 · Answer

Normally confident.

red_knight · Answer

Depends on whom or how many

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Definitely shy.

WhiteBoyChill · Answer

Neither. I’m just there.

BLP11520 · Answer

Haven’t been shy in forever

SnowedIn · Answer

I'm confident.

Simslover92 · Answer

I'm shy all the way.

spartan55 · Answer

I'm not shy at all.

Jazzy54 · Answer

Confident. 😌

AllGoodNamesRGone · Answer

Shy type

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