I feel that I am very comfortable
and skilled when it comes to striking up a conversation with strangers. I have
a very diverse background and upbringing that allows me to do this. In the 8
years that I have lived on my own, away from my family, I have had 4 different
jobs and have lived at 5 different addresses. During my time at each job and
address, I have had to initiate and develop relationships with complete
strangers, and in some cases, rely on these strangers to save my life because
of the location and the circumstances of my job. For these reasons initiating
and engaging in conversation with strangers is not difficult for me, nor is it
uncomfortable. I also have a very outgoing personality and have been called a
people pleaser, so this helps with my comfort level around strangers. I think
the more people, the easier it is for me to control the room and tailor
messages. I feel very comfortable talking in front of large crowds, especially
when I do not know the people in the room and the subject is familiar to me.
I grew up in a family of 14
children, most of them being younger than myself. There were numerous times
when I had to take control of the group, which required strong communication
and leadership skills. This allowed me to gain confidence when talking in front
of others. I also left my hometown and family at the age of 18, being stationed
overseas for my first assignment with no family or friends. I had to develop
and improve on my communication skills and self-confidence to be able to meet
new people at my first base and form relationships with them.
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