Quote from: hazel on January 22, 2013, 10:59:24 AM
Oh god this, I have some very outgoing friends who effortlessly engage complete strangers in conversation all the time and I can't fathom how they do it 

I try to hang around people like that. Since I can't start the conversation, I use them to get things going.

Quote from: Brooke777 on January 22, 2013, 11:03:12 AM

Quote from: hazel on January 22, 2013, 10:59:24 AM
Oh god this, I have some very outgoing friends who effortlessly engage complete strangers in conversation all the time and I can't fathom how they do it 

I try to hang around people like that. Since I can't start the conversation, I use them to get things going.

Nothing wrong with that. People like me who start conversations need you to finish them. 

Quote from: Brooke777 on January 22, 2013, 10:52:47 AM
I don't like the fact that I can't seem to walk up and start a conversation with a stranger. If someone starts one, I have no problem continuing it. But, I can never start one myself.

I do that all of the time.

Yay! I'm not the only one 

Quote from: hazel on January 22, 2013, 10:59:24 AM
Oh god this, I have some very outgoing friends who effortlessly engage complete strangers in conversation all the time and I can't fathom how they do it 

Don't feel bad. I'm right there with ya. Even when someone starts talking to me I sometimes can't say anything. I just politely smile.

Quote from: Simon on January 22, 2013, 03:57:07 PM
Don't feel bad. I'm right there with ya. Even when someone starts talking to me I sometimes can't say anything. I just politely smile.

Nice to know I'm not alone 

I get bored.
I have a short temper that makes me do stupid things like show anger.

Quote from: Brooke777 on January 22, 2013, 10:51:06 AM
I have never minded discussing my beliefs with you. Sure, you ask a lot of questions but you have never put me down for what I believe.

That's why I really like you, Brooke...I don't treat you any differently than any others, yet you are one of probably 3 in my life that accepts me and is even willing to go out in public with me.

Your friendship means a lot to me.

*hugs*

Quote from: Brooke777 on January 22, 2013, 10:52:47 AM
I don't like the fact that I can't seem to walk up and start a conversation with a stranger. If someone starts one, I have no problem continuing it. But, I can never start one myself.

WHAT?! 

You are the The Gabmeisterette whenever we go out...I'll have to pay close attention as to who throws the first subject+verb combo the next time out...

Quote from: DianaP on January 22, 2013, 10:22:50 AM
My inability to keep things to myself. If I disagree, I must say something.   

I disagree with this. I see you as the silent type...you've *never* been known to engage in an argument...

Quote from: Beth Andrea on January 22, 2013, 08:47:45 PM
WHAT?! 

You are the The Gabmeisterette whenever we go out...I'll have to pay close attention as to who throws the first subject+verb combo the next time out...

Actually, the first time we met, you said hi first. I waited for you. It's whenever I meet someone for the first time I have a weird inability to start the conversation. Remember the first time you and I went to the bar? We had about 10 or so people standing around talking to us. But, if you would have noticed they came up to us. I never went up to them. That is where my problem is. I can't start a conversation with a new person.

Quote from: Beth Andrea on January 22, 2013, 08:44:22 PM
That's why I really like you, Brooke...I don't treat you any differently than any others, yet you are one of probably 3 in my life that accepts me and is even willing to go out in public with me.

Your friendship means a lot to me.

*hugs*

I'm more than willing to go out in public with you. You are my friend, and I enjoy hanging out with you. Why wouldn't I want to go out in public with you?

Quote from: Beth Andrea on January 22, 2013, 08:48:56 PM
I disagree with this. I see you as the silent type...you've *never* been known to engage in an argument...

Oh yeah? Wanna fight about it? 

I engage in more arguments in person since it doesn't involve the effort of typing. 

Physically, my shoulder width is 41cm, but the best number for a 170cm-tall female should be ~38cm. Besides it is not a good combination when small eyes come with single eyelids. Hip is always a problem.

Mentally, carelessness from time to time.

Quote from: Beth Andrea on January 22, 2013, 08:48:56 PM
I disagree with this. I see you as the silent type...you've *never* been known to engage in an argument...

And I thought it was because she was so utterly impressed by my drivel!

Quote from: hazel on January 22, 2013, 10:59:24 AM
Oh god this, I have some very outgoing friends who effortlessly engage complete strangers in conversation all the time and I can't fathom how they do it 

I think this is my first quote on the forum, hope I get the process correct.

Anyway, note my sig line

I am not only an extrovert, I simply don't even know what shy feels like. I can't even relate the term.

My problem is I know so much, and I couple that with having a thin skin (not a good combination). I really get upset when people accuse me of being arrogant, and superior. I'm not arrogant, I am confident, there is a big difference. I'm not superior, I have plenty of areas I am not better. I know nothing of sports, I don't understand cars, and really hate office environments.

I am not the secretary you were looking for.

For me it's Procrastination first.  I'm supposed to be working right now and I'll get around to it eventually and I'll get everything done that I need too but... well,it would be better if I would just get done what I need to first. 

Second is my voice. I hate it.  I made it my new year's resolution to start to seriously work on it this year and we're almost through Jan and I haven't started yet.  Which brings me back to my first bad trait.

Third I wish I had a little more courage...I chicken out on things all the time.

Physically, my voice. Not only is it too feminine, but it's very cracky and it just sounds very weird, male or female. I also inherited a deformed spine from my dad, so I can't stand up straight, so it looks like I'm always slouching around.

With regards to my personality, I'm pretty prone to taking things personally.

Quote from: Simon on January 21, 2013, 11:55:21 PM
I hate that I'm a master procrastinator. Seriously, people end up getting ticked off with me because I have the best of intentions, I do what I say I will do, but it's always on "Simon time". Don't expect it before or after then.

Hahaha. Same here.

I really hate it when I end up OWNING page 3....