People Person

I have always considered myself to be a friendly and outgoing individual. I'll use the term "Average Jane" - married, two children, full-time job. Grew up in Sheboygan what I would say a middle class dwelling, parochial grade school, and continued high school at North High. It was always instilled in me to treat others as you would want them to treat you.

I never thought myself to be better than others, so, I hate the feeling that I get when walking into an establishment and that feeling of "not belonging". This usually take place when I go into a dwelling with clientele that tend to be on the wealthy side. Does anyone else get that feeling? There is an awkwardness that I'm not wearing the right clothing or carrying myself in a proper manner. It may happen in a restaurant, bar, or local gathering. I am a people watcher and sometimes vibes are just given off like I don't belong.

Now this might just be me in an environment that is not familiar. We all have those safe havens that we continually visit. Of course when I'm in my comfort zone it makes me think if I'm giving off a bad vibe to others. Does this seem fair or is it a learned behavior by all of us?

My husband always tells me that not everyone needs to like me. I'm a people person and he isn't so I might get a little insecure when that happens. I guess that is all part of life. We have our extreme close friends, learn to co-exist with fellow workers (liking them or not) and I guess that goes with family members too. I will continue to do what I've always done - make conversation with anyone who wants to have one with me. Life is too short to not have an old or new friend.