I overheard someone saying this to her friend... "you are not a people person"

Uhh.. What do you mean by "people person" by the way?

For me... I think a "people person" is similar to being sociable/friendly and influential/convincing. If you are sociable and friendly, you dont just sit there and keep quiet. You try to talk and entertain your friends and acquaintances. If you are close to being influential and convincing, I think it makes you a people person.
I think a "people person" do not just talk too much, instead they are good in talking.

How about you guys? How do you define "people person" and do you think you are one?

If we're talking about around friends, then yes...I'm a people person.

With people I don't know I usually also get stuck making most of the conversation unless someone actually takes the initiative. If so, I just let them talk instead of forcing it myself. So, am I a people person? Maybe, just maybe. ^_^

Being a "people person" to me can mean one of two things: either you like people regardless of how you act toward them, or you are pleasant toward people regardless of how you feel about them.

Me, I love people. A lot. They drive me crazy, and they constantly do stupid, irrational, horrible things. But I love them. I'm really awkward and quiet around people, but I always think it's necessary to be polite and courteous, and I love being around people. As long as they're not stupid, of course. XDD

Nope, Im the type to sit back, and people watch. Im a very quiet individual, and I dont particularly like talking to people that I dont know anything about. Which has its draw backs in not talking to girls, to ask them out. But, Im trying to work on it, just doesnt seem to have any change...yet.

First it depends on my mood.

But mostly i am pretty friendly, i try to show my friends a good time.

i consider a people person to be someone who makes an effort to get along with anyone, and does well.
someone who has no fear of initiating conversation, and isn't socially awkward at all.

i'm a people person with people i like.
which is a very small minority.

with people i don't like, i just try to avoid them.

Someone who can effortlessly fall into conversation with people, handle different situations with different types of people with a natural grace. Someone like-able.

I wouldn't really consider myself too much of a people-person. At times I can be rather cynical and even misanthropic on really bad days. I do have redeeming social qualities, though. I think.

For me it depends on the situation. at work I can be a people person, I have to be to deal with customers. But if I am at the mall and surrounded by strangers I get really tense and nervous, it has to do with the fact that I am an agoraphobic and I hate crowds.

@ ElysiumFate
Well yeah... I think you're some kind of a people person.

@ TalkingBackwards
Nice point... So for you it's more like liking people or how you act/feel towards them.

@ Draciolus
Oh.. So you're quite a reserved type of individual.. ^_^

@ Ramen
I guess it's usually like that... Depends on our mood! Cool username by the way! ^_^

@ Miss Eevee
I like your definition of "people person". Well, I'm pretty much like you.. I also act that way towards the people I like and don't like.

@ GutterGlitter
Nice point as well... I like your definition of "people person" too.

@ Broken-Destiny
I guess you're right... I think it will somehow depend on the situation.

I think a 'people person' is someone who's generally outgoing and good at striking up conversation with and and all people, strangers, friends, whoever. :yes: That's my definition!

Having said that, I'm certainly not a people person. :( I get extremely flustered and ridiculously anxious when I have to talk to strangers, even friendly aqquaintances! I wish I were a people person really, but I think I'm more of a wallfower.

nah... that's an issue when it comes to guys =="
I've gotten better over the years, but my personality has always been quiet. I'm always gonna be quieter than someone else in the room.

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Oh, and I always say the wrong thing
*nervous laugh* =="

Situation dictates whether i'm a people person or not. At work, talking to the general public about something i enjoyed, i was very much a people person. I found it much easier to talk with a purpose than i do say, with people i don't know but have to spend social time with. Hence why i'm not a very people orientated person at uni.
I generally know early on weather im going to get on with people on a 'friendly' basis, the same as i do with my old time friends. I'm completely relaxed around them.

what i understand about being a people person is someone who is helpful in his/her community. i dont know, i'm not at all sure. but if thats your understanding then i would say, i'm not a people person. most of the time, i lock myself in our house and rarely comes out except weekdays because i have to go to school. i lack communication skills. and being friendly? well, i'm friendly at times when i feel like it. but i dont talk to people that much. i limit myself to few people and they're the ones i usually talk to.

@ Huffie
Yeah, I agree with your definition. I believe that they are indeed outgoing. And sometimes I feel the same anxiety when speaking to some strangers.

@ minifan_75_peaceout
What do you mean by you've gotten better? Well, sometimes it's nice to be quiet and reserved.

@ Sun
I'm quite like that also... Depends on the situation.

@ dieyousucker
No worries... We have our own understanding of what a people person is. ^_^

I'm only a "people-person" when I'm drunk. Which isn't good for public interactions. So usually, I just have to fake it. XD

And of course, it's easier for me to talk to people who are into the same kinds of things as me. Talk to me about Kingdom Hearts, & I'll love you. Hahaha.

@ Kid Disaster
LoL... I know some peeps out there who are exactly the same as you.. ^_^

i'm definately not a people person. i prefer to be away from everyone.

I can't even go to a public school because of all the people
the only people I really know. [I guess know] \:
are my mom, amber, bri, and my boyfriend.
I don't even know my own brother,
I'm always scared to talk to him .___.
>.>

I'm not really a people person, if I don't know the person, I probably won't talk to them. Nor will I take the initiative to talk to them. And when it comes down to hanging with friends. If there are a lot of my friends around. I usually won't say that much, but when it's just a couple friends, I just talk and talk XD. Usually I start judging people one their looks, they way they talk (not accent), 'n things like that, to determine if that person is someone that I would actually socialize with. But I give everyone a chance before I make a final word on whether I'd socialize with them or not. But in general, I'm the quite shy type that hides in the back of the wall, and will find a comfortable spot to just sit or stand.

I like to meet new people ... for the most part.
But i wouldn't necessarily reach out to people O.o
If that makes any sense..

I know I'm a people person. I just grew up that way, I wasn't really a shy kid and my parents got me into a lot of sports and I had a bunch of friends from pre-school all the way up high school. I've got my far share of friends now in college but it's one of things where you're at a new school so you've got to build the friendships back up with the new people you make friends with. I like meeting new people but I do have a spidey senses that tell me whether or not I'm going to actually are to be around a certain person or night. Getting those vibes and being able to read body language is a plus for those that are people persons in life; it also helps if your getting into a job where you want to network!

To me, a "people person" is someone who's good at dealing with people -- don't necessarily have to be a social butterfly, but generally are.

I am definitely not a people person. xD;; I will cower and hide from people (literally, sometimes), and I freeze up and pretend I can't hear someone when I don't know them and they're talking to me. I am trying to get over my fear of people, but it's hard.

@ Gibbet
Away from everyone? Hmm.. I'm curious... Why? (if you don't mind)

@ ShelleBear
I think it's time for you to come out from your shell... It would be good for you.. ^_^

@ Laila Izuka
Hey... Shy type huh... I started that way but it all changed when I started working.

@ l ll L i r e ll l
Yeah, makes sense... Sometimes I feel that way too.

@ Buwoh
Lucky you.. I always envy people like you.. Someone who's not shy at all... ^_^

@ Mimiroppu
Haha.. The pretending part is funny... But try to get over that fear.. ^_^

Oh, believe me, I have been trying. For over ten years, actually. I thought I had been doing pretty well, and then I went to a party (someone's birthday party), I realized I was sadly mistaken. There was drinking and I don't like drinking (the way it tastes or the way it makes me feel), so I didn't take part in it. Some guy walked up and started talking to me, and I freaked out. I deal with guys worse than I do with girls. I literally grabbed the collar of my trench coat and pulled it over my head before facing the corner I put myself in and hiding in a curled-up ball. I stayed that way until he left me alone.

One of the other guys, who was very drunk at this point, walked up while I was hiding in another corner playing my DS and started petting my hair and calling me pet names. I was pretending I couldn't feel him or see him. Eventually, he realized I wasn't the girl he'd been trying to seduce earlier, apologized, and left me alone.

Being around people drains me emotionally, and I always feel extremely depressed after being around them. When I was in therapy, I tried to explain this to my therapist, and she told me it wasn't that big of a problem. .__.

I'm definetly not a people person XD I'm too shy to be one =3
As said before, I am also only a people person when drunk~ :oops:
Haha, yeah, I need a social life =3 This is my social life at the moment :yumeh2: