So there was a cute slideshow on Huffington Post today about introverts called "7 things you thought you knew about introverts."
I'm an introvert - everyone who knows me knows I'm an introvert. I'm quiet until I know the people I'm with. If I'm not in a talkative mood I only speak up when I think it's worth actually making a comment (my husband may challenge that one). And I really have to push myself in group situations.
So anyways, I just loved this slide though from the post - "Don't tell us to Smile" - I get this all the time! I'm just deep in thought or seriously observing the world around me and complete strangers (and sometimes not) tell me to smile. Or worse they add on a comment like smile - it's not that bad!
Jeesh, do I look that miserable? Because I'm not - not always anyways :)
I am on the same page! I get the "smile" comment a fair amount and find it completely obnoxious. Does the person on the other end think that plastering a fake smile on my face is going to somehow change my mood or their's? It's ridiculous. If you want someone to smile, do something nice for them and you'll be much more likely to get a genuine smile!
ReplyDeleteHey Kristin! Great blog! But I think you smile plenty.
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