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.