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Have you ever wanted to talk about your interests, but you’re afraid of annoying everyone? (kbin.social)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Sometimes I feel anxious talking to people and telling them about my interests in life. Thinking deep down inside my head that most people will be annoyed by what I had to say and just shun me. Especially when it's a jump from one topic to another that has nothing to do with the previous. I was always told to give to a conversation before I take, however, that's social anxiety always kicks in. Does anybody else have similar experiences?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I'm not necessarily "afraid" I'll annoy anyone, but I also understand that no one wants to be locked in a conversation about something weirdly specific that they know nothing about. Ever hear someone go on at great length and in great detail about D&D or anime to a party who simply was not interested? You have to read the room a bit.

I try to give only cursory info on my interests unless prompted or if I'm with someone I know would share the interest. It's only polite. But I don't think there's anything wrong with putting the feelers out for a second to see how someone responds to the topic, that's perfectly fine.