Unit 3: The Bold and the Bashful. I am neither and both...


Bold or Bashful? Neither and Both.


This unit’s title really caught my attention as it has two words that interestingly showcase the dichotomy my personality is. I say that my personality is a dichotomy based on the assessment I get from people around me. For some, I am this bold dude who is not afraid to be upfront and unapologetically honest. Others perceive me as being extremely reticent, thus label me as bashful. The truth is that I am neither and both. Yeah, I know that sounds nonsensical, but allow me to explain myself.

One the one hand, I may come across as bold, as I am usually unafraid to let others know how I feel about a certain situation. I am also friendly when I am among people who make me feel comfortable. With my friends and family, I am talkative and outgoing. These qualities, sometimes make me seem bold. On the other hand, when I encounter myself in situations where I feel I’m unwelcome or when there are people who I don’t know, my bashfulness takes over. One example of this is university. At university, people think I am unfriendly because I don’t talk a lot or I am always on my own or with the same group of people, but in reality, I am just reserved and shy. I have a hard time talking to people I don’t know, but that doesn’t mean I am asocial or unfriendly.

So, I am neither and both, bold and bashful. It all depends on where I am, what the situation is, or who’s around me.

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