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I often find myself misunderstood or misinterpreted in both written and verbal conversations. I say one thing and in response I hear something completely not related. Then, I try to explain myself, but the situation gets even more complicated, what leaves me with a feeling of total defeat. In the result, I tend to give up and retreat, even when speaking with someone I usually feel at ease with. Well, I'm not a native English language speaker, but it happens when I speak in my first language as well. Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there anything I could do about it?
I do apologise if I replicate a topic. I've found some information on being socially awkward and I can see my awkwardness, yet I can still interact with people in everyday situations. The verbal (or written) communication seems to be the main problem. I don't mind being criticised for saying something stupid or different opinion, but being misunderstood is only frustrating. This leaves me with a constant fear of saying something wrong, and I speak less and less.
I do apologise if I replicate a topic. I've found some information on being socially awkward and I can see my awkwardness, yet I can still interact with people in everyday situations. The verbal (or written) communication seems to be the main problem. I don't mind being criticised for saying something stupid or different opinion, but being misunderstood is only frustrating. This leaves me with a constant fear of saying something wrong, and I speak less and less.