Hello! Welcome back! Today we’ll focus on the way people perceive you. Whether you’re insecure and worried about others’ opinions or confident, you might be interested in this quiz. Are you ready? Let’s begin!

What Bores People?

Everyone is different and we all consider other things to be boring. However, there are some universal truths about boredom that we’d like to present here. You can also try to create a list of things you find boring and see if there’s anything on that list that you happen to do a lot. If so, your answer to the “am I boring” question will become quite clear.

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Complaining

Nobody likes to surround themselves with negativity. The energy we spread is vital for those who spend time with us. If you’re constantly in a bad mood, and you only focus on the negative side of your job, family life, etc., you’re likely to be considered a boring person. 

Luckily, there’s a way to change that. For starters, try not to talk about things that bother you if they’re not connected to the person you’re talking to. For example, if your partner is annoying you now because he hasn’t cleaned up the kitchen for the 100^th time, but the person you’re talking to has zero connection to this topic, try not to bring it up. Of course, you can talk about your problems with your friends, but remember not to mention them as soon as you see each other.

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The other thing that might be annoying to others is always complaining about the same things and changing nothing about them. For example, you’re not satisfied with your salary, and you tell this to your friend. They respond with a great job offer they’ve just found online and encourage you to apply. They gave you advice and helped you get out of your difficult situation. If you’re not willing to accept that, and you just wanted to vent, do not bring this topic up the next time you’re going to see each other. It’s simply rude and annoying.

Stories About People They Do Not Know

It might be a little shocking to some of you, but not everybody’s into gossiping. Especially about people they hardly know. It’s important to fill your friends in on your life, there’s no doubt about that. Try to keep it short and simple, though. 

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People meet up with you to talk about you. They are likely not interested in another episode of your other friend’s love life. Of course, you can mention stories you find relevant considering your current conversation but remember to keep it interesting. Try to avoid long tales about your co-workers who your conversation partner will never meet. Focus on yourself. Your friends will be thankful for updates on you.

Being Repetitive

If there’s not much going on in your life, you’re likely to bring up the same old stories every time you talk to your friends. The next time you see them, try to pay more attention to what you’re saying and see if you indeed have that problem.

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The key to not being a repetitive speaker is to allow yourself to experience more in your life. Of course, there are some stories and situations that are difficult to be forgotten, but I’m sure you can get yourself into funnier encounters if you just put yourself out there. Try to keep your life interesting, so that you have the stuff to talk about with your friends.

Oversharing

How do you usually feel when people share very private information with you? Especially uncalled for. Uncomfortable? Uneasy? Upset? Exactly. You don’t want to put your friends in that position. Keep your private life private, unless you’re talking to your absolute best friends. 

Your co-workers are not likely to want to talk to you again if you always overshare with them. Not only will they find you uninteresting, but they’ll also think you have no other friends to share your stories with. You’ll be considered a needy loner, who is looking for someone who will take care of them. And people do not want that.

Signs You’re Boring People

No matter what culture you come from, there are some universal signs that you’re bored. Of course, some people try not to show them because of their politeness, but if you pay attention, they will surely perform at least one of the actions mentioned below if you’re boring them to death.

Yawning

That’s the ultimate sign your speech needs to come to an end because your conversation partner is seconds from falling asleep. They might also be tired. It all depends on if they yawn once, or more, and when exactly they do during your conversation. To be sure, you can always ask them your “am I boring” question.

Looking Away

During the conversation, if you’re engaged in what the other person is saying, you usually look them straight in the eyes or at the picture they’re currently showing you. If the person you’re talking to seems to be more interested in the people passing by or, God forbid, buildings or trees nearby, it’s a clear sign that you’re boring them.

Cutting Your Story Short

Imagine that you’re in the middle of a 10-minute story about something your conversation partner has zero interest in, and just when you’re about to reach another plot twist, they cut in and try to change the topic. Do you need any more signs that they’re bored?

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If you’re friends give you clear signs like that, you can always treat that as a lesson, and try to avoid similar situations in the future. They’re likely not trying to be rude; they’re just bored and probably stopped listening to your story ages ago, and do not want to be caught.

Canceling Plans With You

If you’re one to always initiate contact with your friends, chances are you’re boring and they simply do not want to meet up with you anymore. Ghosting you is another clear sign that they have had enough of your boring stories.

If that has happened to you, try to keep things interesting, and invite your friends to something they do not expect. That way, they might become curious about the “new you” and they might join you for your activity of choice. This time try to focus on them, and not talk over them.