being quiet

I'm fed up. I've always been quiet and have always had it rammed down my throat by people especially teachers with their constant 'never contributes' school report comments - despite the fact I consistently get good grades.

I got so fed up with my parents and teachers thinking I wasn't normal and was getting bullied when all I was guilty of was being a quiet kid. I have gained a lot of confidence in the past couple of years but I will never be the loud guy who tries to be the centre of attention, it just isn't me.

I'd understand it if I just hid in my room all the time but I'm quite good with people, I have loads of friends and I don't have many problems with girls.

So why are people so obsessed with me becoming this loud character that clearly doesn't fit my personality? Is anyone else guilty of the terrible crime that is being quiet?

I'm fed up. I've always been quiet and have always had it rammed down my throat by people especially teachers with their constant 'never contributes' school report comments - despite the fact I consistently get good grades.

I got so fed up with my parents and teachers thinking I wasn't normal and was getting bullied when all I was guilty of was being a quiet kid. I have gained a lot of confidence in the past couple of years but I will never be the loud guy who tries to be the centre of attention, it just isn't me.

I'd understand it if I just hid in my room all the time but I'm quite good with people, I have loads of friends and I don't have many problems with girls.

So why are people so obsessed with me becoming this loud character that clearly doesn't fit my personality? Is anyone else guilty of the terrible crime that is being quiet?

stop whinging so much, there is no problem here.

I'm fed up. I've always been quiet and have always had it rammed down my throat by people especially teachers with their constant 'never contributes' school report comments - despite the fact I consistently get good grades.

I got so fed up with my parents and teachers thinking I wasn't normal and was getting bullied when all I was guilty of was being a quiet kid. I have gained a lot of confidence in the past couple of years but I will never be the loud guy who tries to be the centre of attention, it just isn't me.

I'd understand it if I just hid in my room all the time but I'm quite good with people, I have loads of friends and I don't have many problems with girls.

So why are people so obsessed with me becoming this loud character that clearly doesn't fit my personality? Is anyone else guilty of the terrible crime that is being quiet?

I can tell you have no experience of what he describes. ..

The meek will inherit the earth- don't you forget it. You don't seem to be too self-deprecating and should ignore those fools who cannot understand... I get it also.

Oh extroverts- hell with them.

You are a nasty piece of work. There is a problem- he posted about it- you might be shy but you lack sensitivity and probably only came here to snipe.

well thats utter *******s, im a pretty quiet and shy guy.

understand what?
his parents and teachers say he is too quiet- big deal.
my parents tell me i should get a hair cut, and whinge at me for not working hard enough but i dont make threads about it.


he said he has no trouble making friends, and always gets good grades.
there is no problem.

and what does he want us to say anyway? you should try being more extroverted?

The problem is other people and how to deal with them.

I wasn't looking for a sympathy vote or heaps of advice I was just interested to know why being quiet is such an issue and if anyone else has experienced the same thing. No need to have a hissy fit.

arrogant and self pitying.

interesting.