Hello, I want to share something because I’m trying to improve my social skills.
I’m naturally an extroverted person, but sometimes it’s really hard for me to know the right thing to say, especially around introverted people. Sometimes I accidentally say the wrong thing without meaning to offend anyone.
The thing is, I used to be very quiet and struggled with social anxiety. But being too quiet never really got me anywhere in life. Becoming more outgoing, even if it made some people dislike me, helped me grow outside my comfort zone. It helped me experience things like finding a boyfriend, getting married, and building business connections.
Still, I don’t like the idea that some people may hate me because I said the wrong thing — or maybe they just dislike me in general.
I wish I could blend in and more liked by people. But I’m also a very direct person, and I’ve never enjoy being a people pleaser or blend in too much in group politics because I’m very independent.
I never want to hurt people or make anyone feel offended unintentionally.
I guess I need to think more carefully before I speak.
But as a person, I’ve always been the type who prefers to tell the truth. I don’t like being fake or pretending to be someone I’m not.