If you look approachable... people will approach you - pondering

There has been a new person signed on to my small work crew…

For a few weeks she did as she was asked… but people started saying she’s stuck up. Doesn’t smile… doesn’t initiate a conversation… (manic spikes don’t count)

We’re too busy for this sort of gossip… I asked her to ride with me for a few days since I don’t like gossip.

Come to find out… she’s battling some deep social anxiety… is really afraid of large groups of people.

I was wondering if I come off as stuck up since I’m not that chatty in public… I keep to my job and myself… I don’t jump into a conversation.

I decided to try and smile more… make a conscience effort to look more open…more approachable…

the trouble is… people do approach me more… I guess that’s a good thing… but I don’t feel that comfortable with people approaching me.

Best for me to go back to relax and let my face go back to it’s empty neutral state.

5 Likes

My psychologist once described an improvement for me as “looking more approachable.”

2 Likes

good on you for offering her some kindness and support :heart:
take care :alien:
when i smile i just look evil :imp:

1 Like