Socially akward

@Ladanger (14587)
United States
June 9, 2018 10:35pm CST
I have always been socially awkward and social media helps me interact with people. I am super shy and that stops me from making friends. I am not sure how many struggle with this as well. Do you find it easier to interact on social media?
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@sabtraversa (12440)
• Italy
10 Jun 18
Yes, I like to be given the time to formulate a response, and that hardly ever happens in person. Social media allows us to control our image better, not perfectly, but better. I don't care about external judgement, as long as people judge what I am, and not what they think I am. Social media allows me to express who I am to avoid most misunderstandings. Back to the first sentence, if you asked me this question in person, I would have said... Yes.
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@sabtraversa (12440)
• Italy
10 Jun 18
@kepweng If I'm not socializing, I'm watching videos or playing games. I'm more addicted to the whole internet than social media itself. I take virtual interactions and relationships seriously, so I also need to take breaks because it can get overwhelming.
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@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
We have the same exact thought. I like social media so I have no problem with interacting through the internet.
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@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
@kepweng yes I am
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@chicnthin (3034)
• Philippines
10 Jun 18
I can completely relate to this one.
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@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
Thank God I am not the only one
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@chicnthin (3034)
• Philippines
10 Jun 18
@Ladanger i find it really hard. I hope we could overcome it.
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@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
@chicnthin socializing on mylot boost my confidence alot
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• Peoria, Arizona
10 Jun 18
It is much easier. I have social anxiety and I'm an introvert so I can still talk to people without having to see them face to face haha
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• Peoria, Arizona
10 Jun 18
@Ladanger Haha we are one in the same!
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@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
I also have anxiety and I'm an introvert. It's amazing how much we can relate
• India
10 Jun 18
I feel comfortable interacting face to face rather than typing.
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• India
10 Jun 18
@Ladanger I used to be a shy soul earlier but now I feel much confident.
@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
I'm guessing your not such a shy person right?
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@mlgen1037 (29901)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Jun 18
Well, I am hiding from social media. Haha
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@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
We both are aren't we lol
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@mlgen1037 (29901)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Jun 18
@Ladanger hahaha. Still I am not alone on this.
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@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 welcome to my world lol
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@AlisaTR (936)
• Trinidad And Tobago
10 Jun 18
It sure is.
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@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
Exactly
• United States
10 Jun 18
Social media is easier for a lot of people. Some take advantage of it , by hiding behind the computer and can harass others.so good and bad can come of it.
@ARN4567 (1061)
• Baguio, Philippines
10 Jun 18
I am also shy... and social media helps a lot...and I don't socialize outside to meet or talk especially to new friends or people gosshh I'm a downer...if it would be a drinking occasion with friends...aahhh that would help keep my shyness away... he he......
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@Ladanger (14587)
• United States
10 Jun 18
Drinking a little helps you alot. Never thought so many people thought the same
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@Jessabuma (31706)
• Baguio, Philippines
14 Jun 18
Yes, hehe!!! I am not an extrovert but I am not introvert also.
@AlliVini (26)
10 Jun 18
Yes I do, but I feel it is important to have social interactions with people. I have been shy all my life, I am now 29 and have barely started to come out of my shell, by force. I wanted to be able to have connections with people through being social. Its still a struggle but it has been rewarding to see myself become more confident through my interactions with people. You need to remember that no matter what happens, even if you look dumb, or think you look dumb, you're the only one who really cares if you look a certain way. People are always going to talk or judge, try to learn how to become comfortable in your own skin. I hope this may help you in your journey through life, my experience is the only advice I can give. Social media definitely helps with many parts of being interactive with others. Its a good way to start relieving some of the awkwardness of personal interactions by getting to know others in a way thats comfortable for you.
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@karibe (689)
• Venezuela
13 Mar 19
I like to converse spontaneously and in real time, from person to person, and I not only like to talk but also to listen, and I also like online conversation because I can better control what I want to say and also express it with style.