Nostalgic Manuscripts #13
I had attended a personality development workshop back in 2014 along with Emily. There were some questions that aimed at getting to know ourselves better. Here are my answers to them.
1. Do I think people exploit me?
Ans. Yes
2. Do I put on a show to get attention?
Ans. No
3. Do I usually begin my conversations apologetically by saying things like "I don't want to bother you..." or "Am I taking up too much of your time...?"
Ans. Yes. I don't like to disturb people.
4. Do I feel uncomfortable with sudden silence at a social gathering?
Ans. Yes
5. Do I rationalize or defend myself when somebody criticizes me?
Ans. Sometimes
6. Do I feel uncomfortable when I am not in the limelight at a social gathering?
Ans. No, but I get dejected if I am completely ignored
7. Do I feel uncomfortable when I am around people who are more educated or richer than I am?
Ans. Yes
8. Do I usually ask for feedback?
Ans. Not usually. Sometimes.
9. Do I tend to make fun of people?
Ans. Only if the person is strong enough to take the joke sportingly.
10. Do I feel I am not the person I seem to be?
Ans. I am different to different people, so sometimes.
11. Do I feel uncomfortable about my looks?
Ans. Sometimes
12. Do I mind giving my opinion when asked?
Ans. I avoid negative opinions
13. What kind of people am I fond of?
Ans. Those people who talk to me and whom I can trust. (2022 me adds postive/jovial attitude too)
14. What kind of people do I dislike?
Ans. People who have airs and use other people for their benefit. Also those, who are complete liars and try to degrade others.
15. What topics in conversations make me feel uncomfortable?
Ans. Talking about English shows and my career with relatives (2022 me adds marriage talks and legit any topic that others know and I don't)
16. What feelings do I find hard to handle?
Ans. Betrayal. Sometimes anger when dear ones are in trouble. (2022 me adds guilt, regret and demotivation)
17. What feelings do I enjoy?
Ans. When my parents and best friends are happy (2022 me adds satisfaction, excitement for something about to happen, when me and everyone around me are genuinely happy)
18. Am I aware of my facial and bodily expressions?
Ans. Most of the times I find that my expressions don't match with what I want it to be. (2022 me just says No.)
19. Am I aware of different smells including that of my body?
Ans. Sometimes (2022 me advices to use a perfume/deo at all times.)
20. Do I sigh or cough for no apparent reason?
Ans. No. I sometimes silently cry for no reason
21. Do I identify with the roles I play?
Ans. Sometimes (2022 me is doubtful)
22. Do I use my voice effectively?
Ans. No (2022 me has improved in this department)
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An Outlet - Part 9
DiversosThis piece of writing is mostly for myself. I want this to act as my journal. I've always tried to see life from others' perspective. I think it's time to see it from mine. This can act as a rough draft of my life. If you're very nosy and want to kn...
