"Is it easy for you to initiate a conversation with others?"
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (140110)
Philippines
April 29, 2020 9:58pm CST
It is a gift if a person can initiate a conversation with others, either offline and online. I must say that I am an introvert since birth. During my primary and secondary level days, I don't talk much in the classroom. I was even asked to stand for one class period while facing the wall by my teacher.
But then, I turned to a new leaf when I stepped my way to university. It will not help me if I am not going to do something about it. So I learned to be more conversant and break free from being an introvert. I still have the persona but I tend to be flexible when dealing with other people outside my comfort zone.
What kind of person are you in real life?
Are you still seeking a better version of yourself?
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14 responses
@Shavkat (140110)
• Philippines
30 Apr 20
I also have this episode of being apprehended sometimes, especially if being acquainted with a new crowd. The overwhelming moment of seeing them for the first time, I need to observe them before uttering any words. I don't want to be embarrassed on the spot.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
30 Apr 20
I have no problem talking with people, even to a large crowd but I sometimes revert back to my introvert side that wants to be alone or left aline especially when I'm working on something.
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@Shavkat (140110)
• Philippines
30 Apr 20
When I was still working in my former jobs offline, my colleagues knew my persona. If we are not working as a team, they cannot disturb for doing my job's responsibilities. At some point, I am using my headset and mobile phone while listening to my favorite songs.
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@DaddyEvil (137504)
• United States
15 May 20
I have always forced myself to talk to people, whether I knew them or not. You gain nothing by being silent but can gain friends, help and success by talking to others.
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@Shavkat (140110)
• Philippines
16 May 20
@DaddyEvil I can easily talk with people. But I am picky about having friends. For the job's sake, I turned to a new person to deal with different sets of people.
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@DaddyEvil (137504)
• United States
16 May 20
@Shavkat Uhm... you didn't notice that I said I forced myself to talk to people? It took me years before I found it easy to do so and still find myself hesitant to engage in some situations.
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@rajeev075 (1961)
• India
1 May 20
It depends on what kind of person I am meeting. If they are my friends or relatives it is very easy to start talking on any topic. With strangers I take some time to understand then decide to talk more or not. To colleagues it ok not ok like but sometimes it necessary as we have to work together so I talk with them only about work and other things.
@rajeev075 (1961)
• India
2 May 20
@Shavkat personal information is big things but here in India we often travel in public transport so talking to strangers are common even sharing personal information. People from same state City usually get to understand that you are from his or her place so they ask for it. When you confirmed that you and he she are from same place you will have conversations.
@Shavkat (140110)
• Philippines
2 May 20
@rajeev075 I am not sure about this. Perhaps it is a cultural thing in a particular place. If asking about areas, practices, or cultures, I think it is fine.
@jvincent_129 (4994)
• Philippines
30 Apr 20
You hit the head on that one. Im an introvert too and figuring new ways on how i can converse with other people with no effort. I envy those people that are very outgoing and able to converse to other people effortlessly.
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@Shavkat (140110)
• Philippines
30 Apr 20
I can turn to a new person when still working in my previous jobs. I had worked as a trainer and facilitator. During the period of working with different sets of people, I had proven that I can work with them as an extrovert. I will be back to my own self after working with them as an introvert.
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@mysimplelot (1347)
• Calcutta, India
4 May 20
Most introvert become talkative after ages. Though I am also not so talkative. And have been an introvert in my school days. But yes still improving on what I am.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
1 May 20
It depends. If I feel like the person is very confident I don't initiate conversations. Sometimes, if I feel like the person is kind I initiate conversations. I am an awkward person and I dont really talk much about myself or experience. It's a hard lesson I learned from my past.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
4 May 20
Yes, can initiate a conversation with others. I am absolutely the same person both in real life and here, I am old enough to not play online, it is simpler, there is no need to think what I told anyone when I am telling the truth.
Probably, everyone strives to be better and better, I still try, I work on myself, on self-control
@aureategloom (11169)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
30 Apr 20
it's not that hard to start a conversation on the internet, but i don't feel comfortable starting a conversation in real life