IceBreaker :D
@zealousGrace5023
My sometimes twisted sense of humor haha. And also my sensitive emotions due to my depression and anxiety. Sometimes my straight forward answers that may can compliment but at the same time can be offending too.
@Jewelmoon17 certain topics can be off putting but they're fun when joked about correctly
@zealousGrace5023
This a good question, and kind of tough, too--at least for me.
I would say that, while I don't necessarily *love* public speaking, I am good enough at it that I know it's a skill in my toolbox. And when I'm asked to do it, I don't mind.
@sereneSunset26 i guess i am the same in that regard
@zealousGrace5023
Ah yeah? If you don't mind me asking, what things have you spoken about before, in front of people? :)
@sereneSunset26 just a lot of stuff for school
assembly announcements and speeches
declamations and recitations
all that fun stuff
@zealousGrace5023
Difficult question! I know this applies to a lot of people, but no one really likes to be disagreed with when speaking. Personally I enjoy finding disagreement between discussions because it's something I want to consider and ponder more into especially since I want to learn other people's perspectives throughout my life.
@sunnyWriting4806 disagreement is necessary for progress and critical analysis of anything
i think people have a tendency to view it as a personal attack rather than just it simply being a disagreement
@zealousGrace5023
I just had to chime in as well and say that I 100% agree with this. In my experience, most people seem to have an automatic amygdala-based emotional response to disagreement or different worldviews from their own. And it's like you said, they assume they are personally under attack, and their emotional response is just not conducive to anything resembling productive discourse.
@sereneSunset26 yup agreed
@sunnyWriting4806
I agree 1,000% with this. I feel like the only real time I learn things from people is when differences crop up. Not to say I *can't* learn things from people whom I mostly agree with, but I just feel like my perspectives are broadened when I interact with those whom I disagree with.
@sereneSunset26
Definitely! thanks for sharing that. I think there's so much things to learn from a challenging conversation in terms of what the other person thinks and reasoning why they think in such way.
The smell of skunk spray 😅
Being Alone..I cherish the time I have to myself where I don't have to "be on"
@zealousGrace5023 for me its reading. most people hate reading books, but i love it! and sometimes when im in a dark spot its the one thing that brings me joy. =)
@practicalShip4902 i feel the same way
books are awesome
CW - death
@zealousGrace5023
the thought of dying or not existing 😀👍
CW added by AffyAvo
@zealousGrace5023
my ex 💀
@Aaliyah4148 It be like that sometimes
it's hard getting over an ex good or bad
@zealousGrace5023 this isnt deep or anything but the star wars sequels lol they f=get so much hate but theyre actually my favourite :)
@echocloud haha it doesnt have to be deep
everything is welcome