Is it normal to hate being told to be more outgoing?

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Throughout my life, I have often been told that I am too reserved and quiet and smile too little. Again today someone told me this and I am annoyed by it because it just is who I always have been. I don't go around insulting extraverted people, telling them to shut up more and stop being such shallow stupid idiots so why is it considered okay for them to keep telling me to change? I'm not an emo, walking around all gloomy, and just because I don't stupidly grin and smile at everyone doesn't mean I'm unhappy.

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  • Viennaviolet77
    8 years ago

    I know exactly how you feel. I'm an Introvert and I'm a little shy as well. I've been told I'm too quiet more than I can count and it's really agitating. Just the other day a guy I just met (literally. I knew him for 5 minutes) made a comment on how I was talking up a storm. He was obviously being sarcastic. Seriously though? I had just met him. You're right, you don't see people going around saying to outgoing people how loud and annoying they are. That's great that they love to hear the sound of their own voice that much, but I on the other hand only talk when I have something to say. I don't need to hear myself every 2 seconds. This is the way I've always been and I will always be this way. The next time someone mentions how I don't talk, I may just snap at them. I'm sick of hearing it. I think I know I don't talk as much as other people. Good for them for pointing out the obvious. Sorry for this rant lol its just annyoing.

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  • NeofelisNebulosa
    8 years ago

    I feel your pain! I too have been told that I need to be more outgoing or I need to smile more, all that pushy shit. It's annoying

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  • Terence_the_viking
    8 years ago

    Tell them to get the fuck out!!!

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  • wistfulmaiden
    8 years ago

    Whatevs

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  • noid
    8 years ago

    Yes I agree too.

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