How to deal with socially awkward friend?
I met this guy about a week ago, and we initially got along really well. We have been texting almost non stop for days. This is strictly as friends. The problem is that he says the most random, awkward things out of an attempt to be funny and/or cute. We're in our mid-20s and he still talks like a 15 year old boy. For example, we made plans to hang out tomorrow, and he sends me a text saying "I'll bring you cheese". I don't even know what to say to that, but I pretend it's funny even though I find it annoying. He's like that all the time. He just says awkward inappropriate things. Should I tell him he's being weird...or just put up with it?
How can I deal with or change being socially awkward?
Thanks for the A2AI was socially awkward most of my youth and probably up to my 20s. But when I first became self employed I realised I needed the skills to interact with people whom I have never met before. It was worse if I had to meet up with them for discussion one on one. I always felt nervous about it. But now, not anymore. It never bother me neither do I get nervous about it. What changed? It was the mindset that I bring to the interaction. I am not a psychologist, but I think you feel socially awkward because you have developed some non-useful self belief about yourself with regards to interacting with others. Some of them could be, "I have nothing interesting to say", "I don't know a lot about this/that topic", "Nobody is interested in what I have to say"If you have such self talk going on in your mind, then it is very likely that you will continue to feel awkward in social situations. Notice how most of the self belief are focussed on yourself. The new mindset that I adopted involved in being more interested in what the other person has to say rather than what I have to say. Everybody has a different take on the same things. Why not start being curious about what they think? I teach people on the Art of Small Talk. One of the things I always tell others is that small talk can be fun when you are discovering about the other person. Start looking for common grounds with the other party. Start with light topics of common interest and experiences. If you don't know much about a certain topic, ask them to share more by asking open ended questions. You will be surprised that with just these, the conversation can go on for hours. People will always like you because you are interested in them. You will be surprised how many people are more excited to talk about themselves than find out about more about you. For a socially awkward person, this is good, isn't it?Try it out. Put yourself out there. Go to a social event where you don't know most people, then you will be forced to practise your skills. Good luck :)
How do you deal with people who are socially awkward?
With consideration. Don’t try to cajole or force them into activities and situations that will make things worse. I’ve heard one person at a party say “Oh, they just need bringing out of their shell” and then proceed to drag the poor individual up to dance in front of a room full of strangers! It did not go well..If this person is a friend, start with small (2–3 people) groups and let them get comfortable with a small circle. Sometimes, it’s just a confidence issue and once they feel they can be included/comment etc. without fear of feeling foolish, their social anxiety often starts to diminish.
How to stop being socially awkward?
I am sooo shy. Especially at school. And I always find that eye contact is so awkward. Like yesterday I was deeply listening to my science teacher teaching since I had to catch up on topic since I was absent for 3 days. He must have found it awkward and he quickly looked away. Even in the lunchroom when I'm heading to a table I get really nervous and start feeling awkward since I feel like everyone's staring at me. How can I stop feeling so shy/awkward all the time? I'm starting to hate myself.
How can I help my socially awkward sister?
you sound like an amazing sister tbh, I'm glad that you're looking out for her. Well assuming she's in the 8th grade and she'a entering high school in August or September, You've plenty of time to help her, and a person can change a lot in such a short amount of time, starting off; coverse with her more often, get her to truly open up to you so you can discover her position and how she feels by the looks of it it seems you're probably already comfortable with her, if you're worried about her being picked on the best thing to do is work on her appearance ( I know it's shallow and superficial but with today's norms it's important to work on your outer self ) make sure there isn't anything weird and awkward about her clothes, because that's probably the first thing others will notice about her, and for friends, it's something that will gradually happen. I used to be the socially awkward one, too. I was a loner ill admit, barely had any friends. I was sort of bullied, not directly but I knew I was made fun of. it's cruel. overtime I got used to being lonely, and then it was just one year in 7th grade where I opened up and I forced myself to interact with others: and what do you know? I made plenty of good friends :) just a couple but enough for me to be satisfied. being in the 9th now I have friends and I don't feel lonely. I KNOW your sister will get out if the awkward stage. Atleast she talks to others (being too enthusiastic or not interested Is a start) everyone tells me to join clubs, have fun! blah blah; gosh never will I join any clubs I hate socializing like that. that inner awkward is still with me LOL and being shy ; I am always shy first meeting someone, when I get comfortable with them I open up I feel the same way about your sister, she will learn! maybe she hasn't had the chance to get comfortable with other people Invite your friends over and tell her to join into the conversations so she will grasp what teens talk about, maybe your friends have sisters that are the same age as yours- try to get her to talk to them outside of school, it's SOOO much easier tbh. Your job in this is to convince her with all the effort you can :) hope I helped x good luck!!
How should we deal with a socially awkward family member?
Thanks for A2AI understand the complexity of situation so we will take part of both the side because in such situation both you your sister and your family has to move towards each other to reach somewhere Lets talk your family first so five members in family she just talks to you and no one else and to what extent she talks to you people must be also limited as there is a communication gap some where . There could be many reason . She doesn't talk to some one else because may be she had some bad experience which she didn't share or may be she is extreme introvert because I don't know the details I cant be precise but I am just telling you according to the description you gave. Now most important she talks to you because she thinks she doesn't need any one else besides you or she has deep security issues to communicate. So here she needs your support. Which I am expecting you already are giving. You need to know how to handle it publicly. Accept her and love her publically show her you are not ashamed of her in public might give her confidence to come out n talk because no matter who I am my family is proud of me . If she has some hobbies or sport as time pass join her .Now her story..Your description tell me first either she is too ambitious and loves challenges or she is too scared and lost her way and not able to realize what to do. I don't what ever exam it is but here what you can do send her out with people who share same interest so that she slowly starts making friends. As per her exam I would suggest let her go with the flow. Because we all have destiny to be met and she is in her own journey.Crux: Lover accept her it's not the world you need its family at the end you need . Let her go out and make friends with her own interest. She will be fine if you still have something to ask you can mail me parulvoyage@gmail.com or msg me here.I am hoping it helps. All the best.
How can I stop being socially awkward?
I'm tired of being that quiet guy in the room. I don't socialize because I fear I will mess up and make a fool of myself. I fear what people will think of me. Right now I mumble when I talk, I always look sad and depressed, Im not capable of socializing with girls or other people. Right now I'm an incomplete person who is always self-conscious of he does and things around him. I know I have it in me but I just don't know how to let it out.
I hate myself for being so socially awkward!!!?
Look if being socially awkward is the worst thing about you, then your an awesome person. First off ignore the guy who said, "Do you not like me you seem nervous?" That is extremely rude on his part. Everyone is self-conscious in there own way, and everyone gets nervous in different situations. Some people are awkwarder than others, just like some are fatter, angrier, meaner, happier etc.... Being awkward isn't a bad thing. People also don't dislike you because you are awkward, if they make fun of you because of it, then they have an extremely low self esteem, and have a lot of insecurities themselves. Look, there are so many girls out there that would love to have a guy like you. If you date someone and she doesn't like you for who you are, then she's not the one. Their is someone out there for everyone, she will turn up I can garuntee it. Awkwardness can sometimes result into a social anxiety disorder. That is where you fear social situations. Talk to your doctor about how you are letting other people get in the way of your life, and about your social problems. Therapy is a lot of help and so is medication. I recently got prescribed Zoloft and it is working wanders for my social life. It has some side effects though. Talk to your doctor about your anxiety disorder, maybe medication is right for you, and if you are against medication try therapy. Being awkward is nothing to be ashamed of though, like i said earlier if thats what you think is the worst thing about you, then your an awesome person.
What are the benefits of being socially awkward/shy?
the benefits from being shy- -keeps you from getting into trouble -your able to be more cautious about things -in some ways help you mature in things other than socializing I'm a shy person myself and because of it I matured more and have a better understanding of things around me because my shyness helps me be more observant.