Am I overthinking this?

[Anonymous]

I did a course and as I was leaving and went to the reception there were 3 guys talking and stopped when I asked one of the guys that work there if I have to sign out and he said yes so I signed and they never carried on speaking. Then I look up and noticed it was my other coach who is meant to not be behind the reception desk and I said "oh hi" when i saw him and one of the guys said "have you never seen Joe behind a desk before" while laughing and then I said it was my second time here. My coach then asked me how my course was and I said good thanks and then I said thank you bye

Am I overthinking this? I had to look at him for a few seconds and realised it was him. Did I act weird and am I overthinking this?

[SteveSmith1985]

Yes. You are 100% overthinking this. 🙂

No question about it. You are overthinking this, when you need not give it any thought at all. What happened was: The one guy used your surprised reaction to make a joke at his buddy's (your coach's) expense.

Those guys weren't even making a comment about your reaction at all. They were making a comment to the coach about how little "real work" he does. This was just some guys joking around with each other. You were just like a "prop" that the one guy used as an opportunity to get-in his playful jab at his friend.

It had nothing to do with you, and none of the three of them gave your reaction a second thought. At all.

You are for sure overthinking this. 100% 🙂

[Asker]

I don't know if he thought I knew him personally because when I've seen before but at his other desk. This time he was acting as receptionist that's what caught me off guard

[SteveSmith1985]

Oh that's perfectly understandable. And they didn't think your reaction was weird. The only reason anyone commented on it, was to make fun of his friend.

[Anonymous]

It’s possible that you may be overthinking this situation. It sounds like a simple interaction with some people you encountered while leaving the course, and while it may have felt awkward or uncomfortable in the moment, it's unlikely that it will have any significant impact on your life or relationships.

It's important to remember that everyone has their own communication style and social cues, and what may seem awkward or uncomfortable to one person may not necessarily be perceived that way by others.

If you are concerned about the interaction or how you may have come across, it may be helpful to reflect on your own feelings and behavior, while also recognizing that everyone has their own insecurities and vulnerabilities.

Remember, it's okay to make mistakes and to feel awkward or uncomfortable in social situations. What's important is that you approach each situation with empathy, respect, and a willingness to learn and grow as you navigate your relationships and interactions with others.

[In_Trance]

yeah