bradt93 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Hi you all, I'm back in college and I'm enjoying my classes so far. We had orientation earlier this week and we did an activity that involved standing on each others toes looking face to face at each other. It was me and another female, we both didn't want to stand on each others toes lol. It was mainly about introducing ourselves and asking questions like what's your major, etc. When I was talking to her though, I almost froze, but I got through it. Why do you think that was? Maybe because I hardly talk to women? It felt okay to be honest, but at the same time I felt a little uncomfortable. Did I make progress when I talked to her instead of being shy and in my comfort zone? Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 good for you bradt93...keep it up, it gets easier and easier Link to post Share on other sites
BaileyB Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 That kind of exercise would make almost anyone uncomfortable. Being required to make direct eye contact with someone who is in your personal space... That’s awkward. Enjoy your classes! Link to post Share on other sites
LivingWaterPlease Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Had to do that (without stepping on toes) face-to-face in a class I took, no talking for several minutes up close, holding their gaze. Link to post Share on other sites
Gretchen12 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 That's the professor's way of breaking the students. Have them make each other insecure. For the rest of the term the students are putty in his hands. Link to post Share on other sites
Author bradt93 Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 It's all up to me to socialize instead of going straight home after classes. Link to post Share on other sites
CautiouslyOptimistic Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 That would make me highly uncomfortable with a complete stranger. Good for you, Brad. Link to post Share on other sites
The Outlaw Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Intimidating or not, it's a step in the right direction. We didn't have anything like that at all. Link to post Share on other sites
preraph Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Anyone would have felt a little uncomfortable doing that exercise. I mean, they're a stranger. And you're standing on each other, so....what's not to feel uncomfortable about. At least you did it and got through it. I guess the instructors figures if you can do that, which is already awkward, just a simple talking to a person without standing on their toes will be easier in comparison! Link to post Share on other sites
Foxhall Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 That's the professor's way of breaking the students. Have them make each other insecure. For the rest of the term the students are putty in his hands. hmmn this could be an idea-I dont think I would get away with this approach however with a somewhat older clientele, Link to post Share on other sites
alphamale Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 if you want uncomfortable take the Dale Carnegie course Link to post Share on other sites
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