Unexpected Greetings

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Catlover4100

Discussion Starter · Aug 22, 2009

Whenever someone says hi (or any other greeting), and I'm not expecting it, my response sounds all high pitched and little-girlish. Then of course, since I'm embarrased at how stupid I sound, I'm afraid to say anything else, which just makes the situation more awkward. Or if I'm in a social situation that is causing me anxiety, I'm focusing so hard on appearing calm, that I'll say the opposite of what I mean (for example: "hi" instead of "bye" or "you're welcome" instead of "thank you"). Does this happen to anyone else?

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shyvr6

· #10 · Aug 23, 2009

I usually don't have a problem with saying hi to someone, but I do have a problem when people say "Hi, how are you?". Mainly, because I always just say "Good, thanks.", but I don't ask them how they are doing back.

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