I know that I look 'super-outgoing' to most people, but I work really hard in most social situations not to blow people away.
Totally right there with you!! This thread really reminds me of how intense I can be. Extroverted squared, I guess. When I was a kid, I had a really hard time turning it off- was always overly enthusiastic, my facial expression and verbal intonation are very vibrant. When in a group of people I know, I feel a real BUZZ going through my system and according to my DH, I light up light a Christmas tree.
Sometimes that can be great for work- networking/schmoozing/socializing I do well. Sometimes not so good, if I am having a professional discussion I feel excited about- interesting neurological sequellae of a stroke or something that grabs my focus, I sometimes come across as overeager and ditzy, I think. I once had a radiologist tell me I shouldn't smile so much, that people will think I'm dense.
I had a dream trio of friends in FL, (I moved away, sob), and they were so entertained and charmed by my lively nature. I have yet to find their equivalents up here. I really reel myself in now in most social situations. totally frustrating, but I think I am waaay too intense and others would think I'm a spaz.
