[DreamOn]

Not when I can barely hold a 'conversation' for 15 seconds

[Rascal]

Negative opinions on 'social awkwardness' and introversion are what perpetuate these divisions in our generation, allowing bullying and ignorance to continue in society.
Viewing such people negatively, getting annoyed with them, etc. is not going to improve their state of mind - it's only going to make it worse. These people are likely just trying to get through the day without incurring the scrutiny and occasional maltreatment from others, and degrading them like that is just going to tell them that they are fundamentally wrong as a person.
It should be understood by all that people have different ways of thinking and that there is nothing necessarily wrong with this.

[HausOfJustin]

I have legitimate social anxiety and it's the worst thing in the world. It's now like we choose to be unable to have bad social skills. I hate being in large groups of people and even the though of someone laughing/making fun of/ staring at me makes my stomach turn and my heart start pounding like crazy. I'm super awkward around everyone except for a few of my close friends. Like just yesterday I had to order a pizza but then almost pretended like I wasn't home when the pizza guy got to my door.

So yeah, I'm sorry that mental disorders "annoy" some people and that we make it uncomfortable for you. Go talk to someone that has as good of social skills as you and stop making fun of something we can't help.

[theo.]

Originally posted by HausOfJustin

I have legitimate social anxiety and it's the worst thing in the world. It's now like we choose to be unable to have bad social skills. I hate being in large groups of people and even the though of someone laughing/making fun of/ staring at me makes my stomach turn and my heart start pounding like crazy. I'm super awkward around everyone except for a few of my close friends. Like just yesterday I had to order a pizza but then almost pretended like I wasn't home when the pizza guy got to my door.

So yeah, I'm sorry that mental disorders "annoy" some people and that we make it uncomfortable for you. Go talk to someone that has as good of social skills as you and stop making fun of something we can't help.

This is very much me sometimes! Especially the ordering food bit.

I used to have it really bad, in high school I was always the shyest guy in the room. I'm a definitely more extroverted now but I'm still a very introverted person...like it's awkward when I try being more outspoken, everything's going smooth like a scene from a TV show ... and then I say something out of place and it falls flat right back in my face. But part of that comes from how I've been raised to walk on eggshells around ... everybody, so I'm starting to let that feeling of always having to say the right thing go, and frankly just not giving a ****.

But ... it can depend on the other person too, because some people aren't fazed by awkward points like that and they make the insecure person feel comfortable and themselves even though they made a 'mistake' and they continue on with the conversation. I wish more people were like that. The world would be a happier place.

[Ichinaru19]

I get a bit uneasy when ordering food as well but I think a lot of people feels that way so I wouldn't consider it as being socially awkward haha

[Inner Insanity]

I am very much socially awkward. I just never know what to say to people. I've been trying to stop and give a hi or whatever back but it always sounds too forced to my own ears. I always have multiple responses in my head but I can never settle on one fast enough so I either don't respond or it comes out in the way you described this girl doing.

[Goosey]

I hate people who overcompensate for their shyness by acting outgoing and extra-friendly, but then come off as even more painfully awkward...

[BabyCantYouSee]

I'm sorry, but a real 'social' person wouldn't make a thread about this on ATRL.

And it's saddening that you find something annoying that's considered as a disease that people sometimes cannot control. Try to be a little more accepting. Just a little.

[getback]

Originally posted by EnslavedBitch

The ignorance in this thread is astounding.

Y'all acting like they WANT to be socially awkward. And with judgemental people like you guys, it's a wonder why some will never grow out of their shells.

Like, get over yourselves and get some empathy.

this

[xcorey21]

I used to be really bad with social awkwardness, I've gotten a lil better with it and now I can pass it off as being shy...

[!Blue!]

No but then again i am bit socially awkward.
I always get so nervous when i talk to people (sometimes even when i talk to people i know) and then i start to stutter

[Alpha]

I don't think I know any people like that but I wouldn't mind her around, I think. I find people that talk too much and are full of themselves rather annoying lol

[DownBoy]

No, socially awkward people are usually introverted and I find that kind of people much more fascinating that extroverted.

[Alpha]

Originally posted by HausOfJustin

Like just yesterday I had to order a pizza but then almost pretended like I wasn't home when the pizza guy got to my door.

sorry but

[Wafflecakes]

Originally posted by EnslavedBitch

The ignorance in this thread is astounding.

Y'all acting like they WANT to be socially awkward. And with judgemental people like you guys, it's a wonder why some will never grow out of their shells.

Like, get over yourselves and get some empathy.

Pretty much this.

Some of the opinions in this thread are disgusting

[Jameson Teqkilla]

Originally posted by Thrasher

You insisting on being friendly because that's the way you are is the same as her being antisocial because that's the way she is. This will be hard for you to comprehend since you pride yourself on being so socially advanced, but you and this girl both seem to have social anxiety in your own ways. She makes you just as uncomfortable as you make her. Actually, since you have to write about it online and get advice, you probably think about her more than she thinks about you.

Anyway, it seems like you are treating her like a project to prove that you are so social that you can cure her (aka make her more like you). She probably wishes she could make you as quiet as her, too...she just isn't outgoing enough to do so. So stop trying to pretend to help her when you are really trying to help yourself...you are just as socially challenged.

Ooooooop

[Husky]

Originally posted by Thrasher

You insisting on being friendly because that's the way you are is the same as her being antisocial because that's the way she is. This will be hard for you to comprehend since you pride yourself on being so socially advanced, but you and this girl both seem to have social anxiety in your own ways. She makes you just as uncomfortable as you make her. Actually, since you have to write about it online and get advice, you probably think about her more than she thinks about you.

Anyway, it seems like you are treating her like a project to prove that you are so social that you can cure her (aka make her more like you). She probably wishes she could make you as quiet as her, too...she just isn't outgoing enough to do so. So stop trying to pretend to help her when you are really trying to help yourself...you are just as socially challenged.

THRASHER THO.