And this is the part about shows like this that make me want to scream. We all find it hard to fit in. We all feel like we are on the outside looking in. We all feel rejected. I have heard a rumour that some people get through that.
We all do, some of us hide it better than others or have learned a game plan for social situations that works.
Indeed...Or is there no normal at all?
I would agree that there is no ‘normal’ as such but peoples traits probably fit into a statistically normal pattern with a decreasing number of more extreme personality outliers.
As an example taking the previous point, no we don’t all have trouble fitting-in for example. In this I am the other end of the distribution. I am fortunate that I don’t feel I have issues fitting in*. I’m not phased by entering a room of strangers and interacting. I am well tuned-in or sensitive to body language and subtle ‘hidden cues’.
Possessing these natural traits has been very beneficial career wise as a so-called soft skill. Whilst I reckon technically in my field I’m pretty good, (there are many that are much better), I have the ability to interact and commnicate comfortably and well with my customers under many different circumstances and in most parts of the globe. It’s a very fortunate trait that has helped me forge a succesful and interesting career.
On the flip side I have many weaknesses that in many people at the other end of the spectrum have as strengths.
It’s a diversity of traits that a good society and company should optimise.
*ok load up those jokes :-)
