Don’t you hate boring people? The one thing I fear most when
going out to socialize or network is running into someone who is
boring. Not because I personally won’t be entertained by what they
have to say — although that may very well be the case — but
because the conversation that ensues is excruciating.
I feel like a dentist pulling teeth, searching for something interesting
about them or their lives. Nevertheless, I have had no choice but to
arrive at one conclusion: boring people are boring — plain and
simple; no matter how many teeth you pull, they will still sound
boring, but with a lisp.
Being boring, in actuality, is not only about who you are as a
person, but also how you present yourself. For those of you in
need of some sprucing up, I have compiled a list of the 10
differences between boring people and interesting people. Use them
to your advantage, young grasshoppers.
1. Interesting people like to have
conversations; boring people like to avoid
them.
Human beings primarily communicate through words — this is how
our species interacts. If you are the person that goes to a party
and picks a quiet corner to sit in, then shame on you. You are
missing out on a ton of networking opportunities. You may not like
anyone at the party because they are all scumbags, but you never
know when having a scumbag around could come in handy.
He could be a potential client or investor for the future — or be
able to connect you with someone that will be. Or maybe he has a
hot sister you can bang. Boring people usually aren’t boring at
their core; they are simply introverted. Don’t be shy; talking to
someone new won’t kill you.
2. Boring people are those that enjoy too
much comfort.
We all have a comfort zone, but we don’t all decide to stay within
its bounds. In my opinion, a comfort zone is good for one thing
and one thing only: knowing what needs to be done to leave it in
order to start living. You already know what makes for a
complacent, lethargic, comfortable life. Now do the exact opposite of
that and you won’t be so boring — or so bored.
3. Interesting people have several hobbies;
boring people have a hobby.
Being interesting involves more than having something that you enjoy
doing and enjoy talking about. If you have one hobby — especially
if it is one that most people don’t share — then people will find
you boring. It’s great if you have that one thing that you are
passionate about, but if you are worried about being too boring, try
to diversify and find yourself two more hobbies that spark your
interest.
4. Interesting people are well-informed.
Being perceived as interesting revolves around holding conversations.
The more that you have to talk about, the better. This of course
does not mean that you ought to be starting a conversation with
someone and running through a handful of topics one after another,
but the more knowledgeable you are of different things, the better
the chances are that you and your conversation partner will have
something to talk about. Be up-to-date on the news and on the
most popular pop culture.
5. Boring people stay put; interesting
people like to explore.
It’s one thing to be perceived as being boring and it’s another to
actually be boring. This goes back to leaving your comfort zone. If
you want to be interesting, then you need to be interested in doing
things. You need to explore the world, both around you and the
world that requires a 16-hour flight. Go out and explore.
6. Interesting people have a hunger for life;
boring people are content with frozen
dinner.
Variety, variety, variety — life has such a smorgasbord to offer
us, that sticking to that which you know is, well, boring. Stop
eating the same food, stop hanging out with the same people at the
same places. Doing the same boring things guarantee a boring life
because it avoids change.
7. Change makes for an exciting life.
If you want an interesting, exciting life, then embrace change. It is
the fear of change that causes stagnancy and that causes people
with much potential to be labeled as boring people. If you do not
learn to enjoy change then you will not only lack success, you will
lack joy in your life.
8. Interesting people are driven people.
Boring people are push-overs.
Figure out what it is that you want and then plan a way to get it.
Letting others decide your destiny, being complacent and accepting
whatever leftovers others throw you is pathetic and boring. Do not
let people push you around; stand your ground!
9. Interesting people are dreamers. Boring
people are posers.
If you don’t dream, then you can’t possibly make your dreams a
reality. Our minds can be our most interesting playground as long
as we spend enough time focusing on that which presents itself
among the swing sets and sandboxes. Picture what you want and
what you want to do in your future. Imagine your life the way you
wish you could live it and focus on it every waking moment of
your life. Then work on making your dreams your reality.
10. Leading an interesting life is easy if
you want it.
More importantly than anything else is truly and completely wanting
to live an interesting and exciting life. You must want to do things
you are not comfortable doing. You must want to experience new
experiences and you must want to get a fuller, more in-depth
understanding of the way other people see the world. You must
want to have an open mind. The world is an exciting place, so get
excited!
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Been interesting is the best thing that can happen to anyone. Come out of ur shell and see. Thnks OP. Nice one.

Poo!

Okay! After reading this epistle, what can I say?
I'm boring and I'm interesting.

booked space

What can I say?

I'll be back

Long Note.......................

Stay away from boring people. They are infectious.