Bad social skills?

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I'm extremely friendly and kind to just about everyone. However, whenever I try and make small talk and things, I never know what to say! When they say things like, "Hi, how are you?" I'll say "Good, thanks, how are you?" And if they don't answer, then I'll feel stupid. Then other times I'll say "Good, thanks," and feel rude. Sometimes when people say things not even relatively close to looking for an apology like "Whoops," and I'll reply, "Oh, sorry!" I never know what to say to common everyday phrases! I get nervous and stutter and stuff and it drives me nuts considering I try to be the friendliest I can.

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    Lol I never even know how to repond to "how was your trip?"
    What do I say? "fun?" "good?"
    I just wait for them to say "was it fun?" so I can nod.
    But I'm socially awkward often. :P

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  • reborn_a_stillborn
    13 years ago

    sounds like you may have social anxiety disorder. I have the same thing and it went undiagnosed until i was about 23. Do your self a favor and talk to your doc about.

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    • [Old Memory]
      12 years ago

      Really? What are symptoms of social anxiety disorder? I fear I may have it.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    You're definitely not alone

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  • PeterThePolishKiryluk
    14 years ago

    Me too

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  • PoisonFlowers
    14 years ago

    Bleugh I hate small talk. It doesn't sound like you've got bad social skills - just sounds like you're sane to me. Plus, if the other person ignores you, it's them, not you!

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  • SkyePPCorn
    14 years ago

    I'm kinda the same way. Just dont give much importance for that.

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  • hotchickie81
    14 years ago

    I'm the same way!

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  • Christoph
    13 years ago

    humans are stupid little creatures, just dont talk tot hem... theyl die out soon anyway.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I'm the exact same way, and I'm self-conscious about it. You're not alone.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Good?

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    'Ey how ya doin'?

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Dude. Same thing right here. It pisses me off so much to. I change school like twice a year and i either go for the "Solitary" or the "outgoing" attack I either sit there and look uninterested in anything or i go up to the main guy and introduce myself. Nothing ever works! Ffs. Lol Your definetly not alone.

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