Is it normal that i'm really socially awkward on person, but online i'm not?

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This past year I've become more shy and quiet when it comes to making friends or having conversations. I used to be really outgoing, loud, and fun, but that kind of changed over the years. Now it's really hard for me to go up to people and just start to normally talk to them and make friends. And when I'm with my friends we always end up in an awkward situation where we're all quiet because I barely talk or when they try to make conversation I usually answer with a one sentence response.
It's really weird because on the internet I do really show my true self, I can always have something to talk about, and I get really hyper and funny and everything, so people tend to like me more online since I'm way different than in person. Is this normal that I behave this way? I think I'm only like that in person, because I'm worried about what I might say and what others might think or I don't know.

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  • spdave
    13 years ago

    I'm the same way, you find it easier to work when you can read text and have the few extra seconds to think, but I have a tip.

    Stop. Breathe and slow down your words and practice, you will be who you really are in no time.

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    You are the kind of person who likes to think before they speak and act. You are too cautious to be a social butterfly. Online, these things are meaningless. Do not be afraid to be "the quiet one." You might try initiating conversations by asking people about themselves. Let them do all the talking. You can trick people into thinking you are more socially adept if you become good at this.

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    • monkyyy
      13 years ago

      wouldnt tricking people into thinking 'anything' mean u were social adept

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      • [Old Memory]
        13 years ago

        For most, "social skills" are instinctive. for others it is nothing but a honed skill, to be wielded, not simply exercised. That is what I meant.

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  • JustADreamer
    8 years ago

    Same with me! I'm really socially awkward around people, but I feel a lot more confident and outgoing online.

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  • TheOverThnkr
    10 years ago

    Entirely normal, I'm the same exact way! It's so much easier to be outgoing when that person isn't judging you with their eyes (if that makes any sense) LOL

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  • RomeoDeMontague
    10 years ago

    I believe it would be in person not On person. Who would you be sitting on?

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  • Legion
    13 years ago

    I exactly the same way, and I dont get why that is. I can talk to my friends sometimes, but I have trouble talking to other people. I got a cellphone hope that helps.

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