Is it normal i point out my own faults?

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I'm pretty insecure about certain things with myself, and I noticed I point out my own faults openly to others. Not all the time, but a lot of times.

I say stuff like, "My feet are really gross."
"I have to get my hair done soon. My roots are beginning to show."
Those are some examples.

I fear other peoples ridicule, so I think I do it, because I feel like I better throw it out there to get a head start, so they realize that they don't have to point it out first, because I did already. I'm letting them know that I'm fully aware.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    One road to confidence is to never point out your own flaws. Strange, but it works. Besides, most people don't even notice what you point out until you do. Even if you're feet aren't gross, they'll be psychologically inclined to think so just because you said it.

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  • keeka_renea13
    11 years ago

    It's not weird. It's commendable. More people need to start doing it.

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  • All_Fired_Up
    12 years ago

    ... Ummm yes?

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  • Faxing
    12 years ago

    Strangely enough, I used to hate people like you in Junior High because I was not a very self confident person and it grossed me out that people could point out stuff like that about themselves and still have all their best friends around them. I was so insecure I didn't tell anybody things about my body, good or bad. I didn't even dare to say "boobs". I was a little jealous of people like you. I've done a complete 180 now, and I'm much more self confident and have friends that I don't have to preemptive strike on their insults. We're all just good friends. What I'm trying to say is that you won't always feel this way and don't always assume people will make fun of you, everyone will thank you for it. Not to mention that you'll feel better about yourself!

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  • Death_Rises
    12 years ago

    I AGREE I DO THAT SOMETIMES

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  • joybird
    12 years ago

    I totally agree with wise! I've always taught my son to hide his weakness so that others can't hurt him. Only I know what really bothers him, none of his pals :o) There are none of us perfect but people don't draw attention to their own shortcomings. Stop doing that! Don't point out other people's flaws either. Just be nice and happy!

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    I think it's normal. Some people do it to beat others to it while others are just fishing for compliments.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    That's interesting, I used to do this in HS for the same reason. Do you hang out with people who constantly ridicule you? If so then that's a problem. You shouldn't need to put yourself down "to get a head start" on their shit talking. The way you present yourself is the way people eventually start to see you. And why shouldn't they? It's coming from you.

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