Keeping a low profile?
By Triple0
@Triple0 (1904)
Australia
August 27, 2011 1:19am CST
Hey guys! I was just wondering, are you the types who keeps a low profile or do you tend to boast and share your happiness with everyone. For example, when I get a really good mark in class, topping the class, I tend to keep a low profile and not tell anyone except my close friends. Though my friends pretty much scream it out and then everyone knows.
Do you prefer to keep things to yourself or would you rather share it with the world? =)
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7 responses
@oindy54 (3445)
• India
27 Aug 11
I am a person who likes to maintain a low profile and I am glad I have found a similar person in you.I am an introvert basically though I am a Leo.Leos generally like to lead and be in the limelight but I would rather maintain a low profile and not let people know of my happiness or success.I do not like to boast at all.I often see people priding themselves on their possessions,be it good looks or talent or success but I am just the opposite kind.Your story reminds me of my school days too.Generally I used to get the highest marks in every class test or annual examination but I would behave the same as you and tell only my close friends who would inevitably shout it out to the class.If course I made a lot of people jealous unintentionally because of this.Though my friends were told not to blurt it out,they would be too excited to listen to me.
I keep my happiness mostly within myself.I am an introspective person and often a day-dreamer.If I want to share anything special it is mostly with my parents or boy friend but not beyond that.I try to keep things within me and feel happiness in that.
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
27 Aug 11
I can so relate to you! I'm in the same boat as well! I'm an introvert too, I tend to be very quiet and keeps things to myself, unlike my friends. I don't like being boastful and accidentally getting other people jealous. I like having a happy feeling just to myself and it's great to be humble. =)
@Awinds (2468)
• United States
27 Aug 11
I prefer to keep a low profile. I like my space and people gushing or sobbing over me makes me feel claustrophobic. I used to attend a high school that was very intimate: huge, slaps, shouts and parties, the whole package. I was uncomfortable and somehow they always knew when I got the magical A+ and they made sure to let everyone know about! *Shiver.*
That habit has carried into my adult life. Some myLotters here are very open about their daily triumphs and defeats with work, family and all things in their lives. I however tend to not to do that - and if I do mention it, I am usually pretty vague. I have never felt the need to use the internet as a public diary. Come to think of it, I never really got into Lifebook - erm, Facebook - either.
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
27 Aug 11
Same here! When the teacher says the highest mark was blah blah. All eyes would immediately turn to me and everyone would be like it was you! I don't like the large attention, especially from people I don't really talk to.
I pretty much bottle everything up, only sharing things which are necessary or to help a friend. I don't use facebook either! =D
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
27 Aug 11
Hello Dear Triple! I know majority of us want to share our success and achievements with others as they are not easily attained! It is a natural phenomenon that after toiling a lot and leaving no stone unturned only gives us the success in life , may that be then any field! So I think there is nothing wrong if one talks about his/her success with others! This is perfectly OK so far one is not sounding too proud or boastful about it! So I don't mind when some one talks about his/her achievements!
But when it comes to me, I always want to have low profile! I never discuss about my achievements and success stories unless it is really needed to do so, at certain places! Otherwise I am a very simple and down to earth person keeping my profile low! !!!
Yes regarding sharing the happiness and joy with others, I like to share the happiness with others as it multiplies as you share this with others! I involve my near and dear ones in case of any happy moment occurring in ,my life, but I definitely make it sure that my celebration shouldn't look like a boasting and I keep it simple but touching one!!!!
In conclusion I can say that I am a person who in fact I belive more in proving one's mettle by deeds than by the words and who wants to keep his profile low! Many a times my friends remind me about it ask me why I want it to be so? I really have no answer for it! But I like it like the way it is, and I want to be like the way what I am today! Thanks ! !!!
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
27 Aug 11
I like what you say! And I'm kind of like you too! I only tell someone of my achievements when it is necessary like applying for a job or if someone asks me. Usually my friends will never leave me alone until they know and when they do find out they have to yell it out to everyone. I do feel appreciated and I like praise but I don't want to appear boastful and up myself. So keeping my profile low unless it's necessary.
@kaplya (1578)
• India
27 Aug 11
It depends when I am around showy people who always tend to flaunt their accomplishments I would too. But in general I like to keep a low profile of myself because I see no point in boasting and so on. I believe if you really have it it would speak for itself and wouldn't need your exaggerated help!
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
28 Aug 11
Haha That's right! Let the achievement shine on it's own, no need for the fancy display. When I'm around boastful people I just keep to myself and feel happy for them. I don't tell them about my accomplishments because I don't want to be recognized and join in with them. =)
@acrossnation (773)
• Malaysia
28 Aug 11
Its nice to be important its important to be nice i agree to that as it will help for us to keep everyone for a long time. Sometimes for me if i feel that day i need some booster or some thrill or just to have fun i will blow the horn.
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
28 Aug 11
Yeah! If you need an extra burst of positive emotion, you just let it out. Though I tend to just keep it to myself and feel all warm and happy inside. It's great when friends share it too but I like it better to myself. Makes my day much brighter! And yes, it's important to be nice and humble. =)
@goggles213 (735)
• Philippines
27 Aug 11
I'm a very arrogant guy, I have the tendency to boast my accomplishment. I know that this is a bad habit but I just can't help it. Maybe it's because I rarely get to have any accomplishments that's why it is a big deal for me. I'm usually a humble guy but there are just some things that I can't keep to myself.
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
28 Aug 11
Yes! You're like some of my friends. When they gain a rare achievement, they tend to flip out in excitement and they make sure everyone knows and I am happy for them. It's great to share your happiness with other people but do it moderately. Don't want to get too out of hand. =)