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s/o "if we all met"
Agent's poll got me thinking ... I'm interested in what we'd all notice about each other if everyone were to meet in person?
1) How tall are you?
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people?
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc?
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist?
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc)
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you?
Re: s/o "if we all met"
1) 5'7" but a lot of people say I look taller. I have really broad shoulders, so maybe that's why?
2) I only talk out of the left side of my mouth because my jaw is crooked. It's for this reason I HATE watching myself on video!
3) Normal, on the low side though. Very unemotional and unenthusiastic ... my friends sometimes call me "Daria" (that old MTV cartoon) since I usually am pretty even-keeled and not very emotive or bubbly
4) Most of the time a good conversationalist, but I'm very very laid back so I think sometimes that makes people feel awkward because they think I'm not being friendly, but I am! I'm just very low key and observant and better at talking through issues of substance rather than small talk.
5) Frown! But then as soon as I see someone I recognize I break out into a humongous smile.
6) Standoffish or intimidating for all the reasons I listed above.
1) How tall are you?
5'3''
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people?
I've been told I touch my face or ''itch'' it a lot and play with my hands, also I have issues look straight at someone when talking TO them, I look all around other places. I do it to keep focus on what I'm talking about otherwise I would lose my train of thought way too easily. It's a REALLY bad habit because I know that bugs the shiit out of most people. However, when someone's talking to ME, I can look 'em straight in the eye.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc?
I think I've got a low voice. It's weird because I hear it higher in my head when I talk, but if I heard it say, on a video, it's much lower.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist?
I wouldn't use the word awkward, but I'm quiet until I'm comfortable.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc)
I guess I would have to go with a straight face. I have no idea, I don't really pay attention to what my face looks like.
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you?
I'm shy. Which I am. Unless you're M, when he first met me he thought I was a stuck up biitch because I was so quiet.
1) How tall are you? 5'3"
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? Sometimes I can interrupt people when I get excited about something, though I usually try to be conscious about it and stop myself. Other than that I don't know...
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? I guess a tad bit on the high side? Maybe just neutral? I always think my voice sounds lower than it is, it weirds me out to hear it on videos.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? Ok I guess, I'm generally pretty quiet until I'm comfortable. I'm really shy.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) No clue lol! I guess I try to have a pleasant look on my face.
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? That I'm quiet. It's just because I'm super shy and like to feel out situations and people before I really open up. But, once I'm comfy (or have had alcohol) I love to talk.
1) How tall are you?
5'9''
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people?
No I dont think I do....at least no one has ever said anything if I do...
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc?
Its a medium tone. Generally very flat unless I am excited about something
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist?
I wouldn't use the word awkward, but I'm quiet until I'm comfortable. (Ditto Sheri) If I know you I am a good conversationalist, but striking up a conversation in a group of people I dont know is hard for me.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc)
Im usually pretty straight faced. I dont smile a whole lot.
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you?
Most people think I am bitchy. I am really just shy. Also I am very straight forward about my feelings and dont sugar coat much, so people take what I say as being bitchy as well.
1) How tall are you? 5' 8 1/4"
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? I think it's pretty common, but I gesture a lot (see Vegas GTG pics on FB. . .)
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? Lowish and mellow. Sometimes when I answer the phone at work people don't start talking right away because they think I'm a recording :P.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I love to converse, but I probably talk to much. And I tell what my family and N call "Jenny stories". They are long and convoluted! I tend to go off on tangents.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) Smile
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? Good question. . . Probably that I am friendly, assertive (read: bossy in a nice way) and way too chatty. And people often tell me that I remind them of someone they know. WTYT GTG girls? What was your first impression of me?
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? DH says he wonders what it would be like to be in my mind... My mind thinks so fast that I connect 'things' in my head, but sometimes I'm waaayyy ahead of others when I talk and they're like-Wha?... Otherwise, nope.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? Low... not manly low, just low
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? Quiet at first... but depends on how comfy I am with others...
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) no expression
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? They think I'm bitchy or angry-I just don't smile a lot (except wedding day-you could not stop me from smiling! I am very content, though, in general.
I thought you were awesome and friendly and a good people pleaser .. like always making sure everyone's opinion was accounted for and stuff!
1) How tall are you? 5'9" but apparently I look shorter
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? I talk too much and tend to play with something near me. I do this even more when I am nervous.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? Depends on the situation and where I am. I have a soft southern drawl. Theater taught me how to use my voice so I can get really really loud if I am drinking or excited.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I can talk with a brick wall if left alone. My brother and I have a natural "talent" for conversation. We typically draw a crowd when we are out and somehow become the center of conversation. Neither of us realized this until about a year ago.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) Depends on my mood. I wear my emotions all too well and whatever I am feeling is definatley painted all over my face. I am usually smiley though.
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? Depends. People either love me or hate me and the fact that whichever one people chose makes absolutley no difference to me drives them mad. I gave up on people pleasing a long long time ago and tend to speak my mind which bothers some people. But the type of people that bothers are usually really insecure people that I wouldn't want to be friends with anyway. Usually upon first observation or a newly met friend during a night out people think I am hilarious and definatley crazy.
1) How tall are you? 5ft
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? I easily turn red when I'm uncomfortable. It's embarrassing.
My face is naturally reddish as well.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? Medium? Haha, I don't know. No one's ever told me my voice has any of those characteristics.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I can be awkward at first. I'm not super outgoing.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) I'm usually smiling.
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? That I'm short and do not appear to be 28 years old.
I do this too!! It drives DH crazy.
Yep... I'm just glad DH realizes I do this...
We'd probably get along then as we'd be on the same page! Ha! Too funny!
1) How tall are you? 5'2" and a halfish
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? Sometimes people think I'm from the South. It's just the white trash coming out.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? I have a high-pitched juvenile voice. Sometimes people on the phone ask if my mom or dad is home. But I can turn on the authority when I want to.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? It so depends. When I'm around other good conversationalists, I become the observer. When I am around shyer people, I am the chatterbox. I am not a good girly-girl. I am not good at girly conversations, but I can gossip and have philosopical/logical discussions with the best of them. I have to force myself to say "cute" or "ohmigod."
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) I am usually looking at people like they're crazy, but really I'm just interested and trying to figure people out. People tend to ask me if I'm feeling ok or assume I'm a snob. Sometimes I think I'm a little Aspergery.
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? They assume I'm sweet or snobby or much younger than I am. They don't expect the things that come out of my mouth. But, I tend to use this dichotomy for comedic effect. My favorite thing? When people protectively caution people not to swear around me. And then I launch into a faux tirade about them not f*cking swearing, g*d d*mmit.
Definitely younger. I don't often get carded anymore, so maybe I at least look 21 now.
However, when I'm 40 I will lie lie lie and say I'm 30. Woohoo!
1) How tall are you? Tall - 5'11"
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? I talk really, really fast sometimes.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? Pretty normal, although I think I sound younger on the phone than I really am.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I can always talk about something.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) Neutral - so probably just a blah face
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? It depends. At work people thought I was quiet but in a social setting I'm much louder.
Holy moly how tall is your DH?
Me too! People always think I'm a lot younger than I am (I'm 27). I think when I was 24/25 I got carded at the state fair to enter into some state lottery drawing where you had to be 18. I couldn't believe it. I always get carded when out or at restaurants. I tell myself that it'll be a great trait once I hit 40 and still look young.
1) How tall are you? 5'8"
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? I don't know that I have any "tics." When I'm nervous sometimes I bite my lips. I'm usually quiet when I meet new people.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? I hate my voice. I think it's low for a girl but not like manly low. DH says I'm crazy.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I like to think I'm a good conversationalist but who knows! It always depends on the topic.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) I have no idea!
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? Like I said when I first meet people I am quiet so they usually think I am a snobby.
1) How tall are you? 5'8 1/2 but I don't look it because I'm fat
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? I don't think so.....
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? I will go with low to medium...I guess. When I'm drunk and/or super happy, I'm sure it gets higher.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I try my best to not be awkward and engage people in conversation, but once I start talking I tend to go off on tangents and ramble. I'd like to think of myself as a good conversationalist though.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc)? I frown by default, I get that from my mom. People think we are mean until they get to know us. Like Erin said as soon as you get me talking or I see a familiar face, I am all smiles
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? I dunno, I hope they think I am nice
Ask the Vegas GTG girls!
1) How tall are you? 5'-8"
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? I don't know...
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? soft medium I guess
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? akward....lol
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) smile....what's a brown frown?
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? Don't know, they usually think I'm younger than I really am.
1) How tall are you? 5'9
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? I also interrupt when I'm really excited but now that I know I do it, I make a consciencious effort not to do it.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? I don't know...normal. According to all my friends and family, I sound fake at work.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I'm very shy at first so I would say awkward at first but then once I'm comfortable I can carry a conversation.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) I say frown but when I realize I'm doing it, I try and smile.
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? That I'm a snob, but it's only because I'm shy.
1) How tall are you? 5'7"
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? Like Twink, I also only talk out of one side of my mouth most of the time. And I tilt my head . . . apparently that's my unconcious way of continuing the curve in my spnie?!
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? Low. I have a man voice. It's pretty awesome. I can hit wicked low notes. Sometimes I try to have low note contests with J. He does not like this.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I can be awkward at first. I'm actually shy, but sometimes I can force the extrovert out of me. Since I'm a sales person, I'm good at forcing conversation.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) M neutral apparently looks unhappy. But I smile a lot.
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? I get the impression people don't like me when they meet me, but I'm not really bothered by this. It just takes a while to get to know me. J's kind of the same way.
1) How tall are you? 5'4"
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? Not that I know of
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? I don't know, medium I guess. I hate hearing it (like in videos and stuff).
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I'm a good coversationalist with people I know. When I'm around strangers, I won't talk or at least take a while to open up
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) Smile
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? I'm so happy - I'm always smiling (or trying to).
1) How tall are you? 51 1/2"
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? Not that I know of.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? I have a very juvenile sounding voice, especially on the phone. Sales people, etc. have asked if my parents were home.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? I'm a good conversationalist, though I tend to be quiet when I first meet someone.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) I have a neutral face that is my default.
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? Most people think I am much younger (24ish) than I am (30). I have always had this, but have tried to remember that when I am 40 I will be much more appreciative of it.
1) How tall are you?5foot 6inches
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people?Unaware of anything major, but sometimes I interrupt poeple and finish thier sentences.
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? I think I sound a little on the young side, but not squeaky.
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist?I can talk to anyone! I guess its part of being a hair stylsit.
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc)I am a smiler
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? I have been told I intimidate people or seem snobby. Probably has something to do with my big "done " hair and I always seem a little more "dressed up". I like fashion and beauty , can't help it. I swear I am not snobby!
LOl - thanks! A people pleaser is definitely a good description of me! I thought you were super friendly and fun
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I thought you seemed very sweet and shy at first (the shy part didn't last too long!)
2) Any weird "tics" you have when talking to people? Sometimes I get ahead of myself and stumble over my words, I hate it, I think it makes me sound like an idiot
3) What is your voice like? High, juvenile, low, manly, etc? A little on the low side and quiet/soft
4) Are you awkward or a good conversationalist? It depends. I'm fine when it's business, awkward when it's a new social situation. I'm not bubbly at all, but definitely friendly. I'm usually the joker with my friends
5) What is your"default' face? (Smile, frown, brown furrow, etc) Usually smiley, but I've been told my neutral face looks mean lol!
6) What do people usually think about you when they first meet you? I'm shy at first and especially awkward with others who are also shy/awkward! And some probably think I'm snobby or weird (weird is probably right though ha). It annoys me when people can't get over the fact that I'm quiet. Not everyone has to be obnoxious like you, dbag!