downside to being an extrovert
i think one of the biggest flaws i have as an extrovert is processing my thoughts out loud, which basically means i speak before thinking (or as some friends put it, i don't have a "stupid filter"). i've tried to think before i speak, but sometimes i'll refrain from saying one thing, only to let something else out. :P the funny thing is that i don't usually know what i say is inappropriate until i get a reaction from the people i'm talking to, and usually i don't mean the words to be inappropriate b/c i'm thinking of them in a different way than what's being interpreted.
posted by Ramona @ 12:34 PM
4 Comments:
Personally, I like you as you are. It might take a little getting used to, but I never worry about you being fake or anything like that. On the other hand, I can generally find the amusing side to the situations you describe.
-DC
But your kindness and gentleness always shine through -- and you always apologize for those things that could be taken wrong so I think others are rarely offended. It's not like you need a 'snide/sarcastic/snotty filter' :-D
thanks DC and fruittart for your comments. i just worry sometimes with new people that they might get the wrong impression. :P
They'll get just the impression they should get, that you are a funny, kind-hearted, gracious, what you see is what you get person to be around, and there are precious few of those anymore.
The Holy Spirit will help you control you mouth, and I oughtta know, 'cause He's been helping me get graciouser and graciouser. I used to be much worse! So I know he can help you use your thinking out loud "for the power of good, not eeevilll"
*majestic super-hero music*
But really, most people feel comfortable around "authentic" people, they are easier to trust. Especially when they are authentic in their weaknesses. It is much easier to approach a person for help in an area, when said person has been open and vulnerable and...
...authentic.
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