Is it normal to be completely quiet at school
I don't talk to anybody and I only speak when spoken to.
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Based on 58 votes
(43 yes)
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thegypsysailor
I'd say exactly the opposite; it is not normal. However, being in school should be about getting an education, not about crushes, dating and all that other childish crap I read about on here. Therefor, I believe you are probably the smart one and you will probably do well in life.
May I assume you are talking about HS? Remember, the ONLY things you have in common with your peers in HS is age and geographic residency. So why everybody expects them all to be instant friends, befuddles me.
Keep on with the education and as you mature, your social circle will be filled with people with whom you have more in common with than just your age and where your parents reside.Comment Hidden ( show )-
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Eric118
I disagree, people need to develop good communication skills, which is more valuable than some memorized book knowledge!
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thegypsysailor
You are welcome to your opinion. I just don't see all the melodrama in hs over popularity and dating as of much real value in life. Learning to communicate with children will help one in life how, unless the plan is to work with children.
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MissDethstar
I agree with you Eric118, social skills are very important in mostly every aspect of life. I was like him, I never spoke to anyone in high school and now it follows me in adult life too and I am still dealing with this problem. Teens should not become obsessed with social status and dating but I do not think being a recluse is a better path. After education, there is work/career and social skill helps a lot in getting the job you want.
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thr
Judging from my own life, it's been seen before, but I don't consider it healthy.
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Eric118
I was sooooo attracted to quiet and shy girls at school, we should talk...
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Hey, hey. IIN is your chance to cut loose. Say whatever the fuck you want, and dare to be outrageous.
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cookiesaregreat
I think its normal. Or rather, not abnormal.. I do think (and know) it's very lonely though.
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EccentricWeird
Ah, but you made this post without being asked. WoOoOoOoOo gotcha there eh????
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Pika-girl
Well, I spoke to my friends... Discussed to others in my group when something had to be discussed... But I would never raise my hand. NOT EVEN ONCE IN MY WHOLE LIFE! (Well except when they ask, "Did you do homework?" and all that...) I would always let the teacher choose who would go, because, anyway, it's his/her choice...
I am pretty shy. Especially around male and/or super outgoing teachers... Male teachers started in third grade when my whole life changed dramatically... (You'll find out someday...) But then, there was this one dude teacher in fifth grade... He changed me a whole lot! I started talking and lost my shyness! After that, there was just junk... Sigh... I've regained my shyness (Dang, those teachers after that were so weird... They made us feel so uncomfortable...) Then outgoing teachers? Well, I guess they scare me a little... I'm not afraid of my crazy friend, who is known for getting in trouble or being a class clown or whatever, though... Weird.
So... yep.
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Blu-and-Jewel
I'd say that's very normal behavior. It's not good behavior, but it is certainly normal.
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Blu-and-Jewel
I'll rephrase it. It is neither good nor bad in the moral sense. I say it is "bad" because social interaction is a healthy (and practically necessary part) of being human.
Most people would agree that you need to talk to have friends. Most people would also agree friends are a positive thing. I hope my point is more clear now.
As for no one else being like you, I've met a couple of people like you. While I'd say people who have absolutely 0 are rare in a statistical sense, it also isn't necessarily not normal. From my observations, our youth gets progressively less social in general as time goes on. Ergo there are bound to be some who do not talk at all when possible.
I feel like this may not make sense, so if you see a problem or something isn't clear about my thoughts that you'd like cleared up, feel free to ask.
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