Being Quiet

Is there really something wrong with being quiet? Is it wrong that some people don’t talk as much as others? Why do people want us to all be babbling fools? There are those people who talk about any and everything. Then, there are people who don’t talk about anything. Is it considered a personality flaw?

I am a quiet person. I don’t talk unless directly addressed, or I have an opinion that needs to be stated. An opinion needs to be stated when no one else is stating the same opinion. I’m not really shy. I don’t mind talking to people I don’t even know. It’s quite fun, actually. The thing is, it’s not in my nature to really socialize with people.

I am an observer. I observe people; their reactions, their mannerisms. I listen to people. Sure, you ask me a question, I’ll gladly respond. Continue asking me questions, and, if I think you’ll actually listen, I will talk and talk about any and everything. If I think you’re not going to listen, I’ll clam up and observe, yet again.

I have been told that I need to talk more. And I can, it’s just not in my nature to do so. I have also been told that I need to wear more make up, that I need to get a cell phone, and that I need to study more. But that doesn’t mean that I am going to. Yes, I will continue to state my opinions when they need to be stated, answer questions in class that no one else is answering, and sit back and observe.

Often when I talk, I am cynical; something which has gotten me in trouble plenty of times with my siblings, and a few times with some of my teachers.

I’ve never had a problem leaving an impression though. I wonder why….

Skyline


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