Do you like meeting new people?

United States
January 24, 2013 12:28pm CST
I really dislike it. Last week I learn that there's a function at my school where we were supposed to meet some professionals in work in our field. It was required for students and once I learned that it ruined my entire day. Do you like to meet new people? It's sometimes required for school or work.
3 responses
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
24 Jan 13
It depends for me I guess. When I meet people, I don't want it to be forced, like what your school requires you to do. If I want to meet people, I like it to be casual and no pressure like I have to do it. I want it to just happen naturally. I guess it's got a lot to do with my being an introvert. I am not really friendly and I don't make friends easily. Which goes to show that meeting new people is something that I find awkward and uncomfortable.
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• United States
26 Jan 13
I did feel pretty weird when I learned that the event was REQUIRED. I am an introvert too. Society today seems to value extroverts over introverts though with the focus on people being easy going. Networking and social events are also big things at workplace and school. Still, I'm comfortable with who I am. Thanks for your response and happy mylotting.
• Philippines
24 Jan 13
There's nothing wrong with meeting new people. I like meeting new people myself. It doesn't mean that you'll have to befriend them. There's always a big difference between being friends and acquaintances. Sometimes these new people that we meet a long the way will tell us a lesson that we can use in the future. That's the reason why I like meeting new people. We always have our own different story and hearing this will make me see life in a broader perspective. I always learn something froma stranger. It all depends on you on how you would want to treat these new people after meeting them. You can offer them your friendship or stay an acquaintance forever. Socializing can also help you buil-up your self-esteem. It makes you feel comfortable dealing with people which you may need later on when you get into the real world. What I mean by real world is when you graduate and land a job. After graduating, you'll need to learn how to survive getting around society and landing a decent job. If you are good at socializing then you wouldn't have problems facing strangers later on when you attend job interviews.
• United States
26 Jan 13
There's a very nice perspective. Even if I'm not trying be befriend someone, I still find it difficult to make small talk. I understand that talking to people is probably necessary no matter which field I work in. I enjoy not saying much but I will also work on socializing since it's necessary to making a living that way. Thanks for your response and happy mylotting.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
24 Jan 13
There are some days when I need new impacts, but usually, I feel nervous in social settings when I have to meet new people. It's like I can't be that muxh relieved, and I don't make relationships easily, and I don't open myself... I'm really jealous of those kind of social butterflies who get into a huge community and wow everyone with their easygoing and "let's all be friends" attitude and confidence.
• United States
26 Jan 13
It seems easy for some people to make conversation and meet new people. Or perhaps they are just as anxious as us but are better at hiding their fear? Perhaps. Even if they are nervous too, it is really something that they can be so easy going and so conversational. I don't think that I can manage to do that even if I tried. Thanks for you response and happy mylotting.