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[quote=Anonymous]I am like this cheerful person OP describes.

I have my down times too.

I’ve learned a few things over time.

When I am in a greeting / meeting people type situation, it’s easy to default to cheerful side. I usually am genuinely happy to see someone or meet someone. I started a new tactic of asking myself how I really feel. Then, when we get into conversation, I actually state it. “(Warm greeting, back and forth) I am so happy to be here. Something I’ve looked forward to.” And then it leaves room for my friend to say how she’s feeling.

This happened last night. There was an event that is like the red circled day on my calendar. For her, because of her role, it was the beginning of a lot of work.

Previously, I think I would have been over the top cheerful. Because it was genuine. And because I wasn’t asking myself how I really feel. I would have said something like, “isn’t this great?” Yada yada.

A better example is more neutral. If I didn’t have a strong positive feeling, Id ask myself how I’m feeling. Greet/meet. “I was nervous about how parking would go. We had an ok time finding a spot.” Less cheerful, more in touch with what I’m really thinking.[/quote]

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