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SusanofO -> RE: Online representation (3/16/2007 5:09:55 PM)
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As far as what I think about things, and the way I say them, I'd say it's about the same as I am in real life. Although, I am basically an introvert who has learned how to fake extroversion in self-defense. As far as "skeletons", no, although I do have things I have experienced, and possibly things I think or feel, that I will not talk about here, and consider deeper get-to-know-you stuff more appropriate to a deeper relationship.
As far as physical appearance resembling my pics yes (I am now in my "streaked hair" phase, so that is the on that most closely resembles me now).
I genuinely like people, and like to socialize, but not all the time, and if you saw me at a social event, I'd definitely be someone who would tend to talk to just a few people more in-depth, instead of gadding about the room chatting w/everyone (although I might say "hi" to everyone else).
I am very capable of doing that kind of thing, though, and if I am in a group of folks where nobody else is being extroverted, I will act like one, just to get people talking to eachother, if for no other reason. I have some hobbies (like singing) that some seem to associate w/extroverted personalities.
I can do the small talk thing, and sometimes I enjoy it, but sometimes I'd rather get into a little more in-depth conversation with particular folks. On the other hand, I like to stay connected w/people, and I seem to get asked quite a bit to help organize group projects and events, or be an officer of a group, etc. (I've learned how to say "no" to the stuff I don't want to do, over the years, too).
I am not sure what would be considered "sweetening the pot". I am usually genuinely happy to hear from someone who contacts me, and try to express that, and tend to be a little shy at first. As fas as relating to the person as much different than I am, or would be if we met in person, I'd say no. As I've become older, I've become more direct, but am still basically a "feeler" type.
I haven't met anyone who has seemed that different in real-life than they did on-line, no. I don't have a huge basis for comparison (a few folks), but no. Although I've certainly gotten what I consider a more well-rounded view of someone in real life, as opposed to on-line communication, because like Creative said, there can be so much more to a person and their interests, etc., that I'd just not known about before.
- Susan
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