I am not the kind of person that easily get in contact with strangers. I think that has a lot to do with my upbringing. In our country, you don't talk to people you meet, you don't talk to them in the elevator. Doing that means being rude many places. It varies between people, but most don't approach strangers just randomly. Being in the same setting helps, as attending a seminar, being at a bar, etc.
Being scared of being rejected
The only time I have been able to "work the room", has been this summer as a coordinator at the summer camps at school. Kids are easy to get engaged and involved, but I feel so different in rooms with people my age or older. I don't think I have the confidence to do that. There is just something about that that scares me. I know, just with talking with my dad, I always know he is the superior one. I think that is just because out of respect.
Having traveled the world, I grew up understanding that people are different. We have different upbringings, religious views and food habits. That has thought me that we are individuals. I know humans are alike, but so many things make us all different. Upbringing, environment, etc.
I think that I can learn that people might not think about me the way I think. They are strangers after all. And I am not a mindreader. I should probably think the positive way and think about all that I can offer.
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