Think about how you have treated both strangers and people you know to answer this question accurately. e.g.: If you say you like people but constantly avoid talking or doing any activity with other people do you actually like people?
I like people in general. I think once you get past any awkward beginnings most people are just that, people. There are people I dislike m, but definitely enjoy chatting with most people out there
“You wouldn’t know it, from some of the things I’ve said over the years, but I like people. I do. I like people, but I like them in short bursts. I don’t like people for extended periods of time. I’m ok with them for a short period of time, but once you get up past around a minute, minute and a half, I gotta get the fuck out of there. And my reason for this is one that you may share, possibly — I have a low tolerance level for stupid bullshit.” - George Carlin
People are fine. I hope they all find happiness. I’ve never gotten the hang of the societal protocols, so I try to keep conversation professional and short.
I don’t really like nor do I dislike people. Having social anxiety as long as I have has taught me to have no strong opinions on people. I won’t go out of my way to talk to people not because I don’t like people but because I’m scared I’m going to say something stupid. So, I guess in a way I like people but my stupid brain makes it seem like I don’t like people.
Based upon my actions, I tend to avoid people probably from a fear of judgement, and maybe partly because I think I am better than them because I like to think I’m more informed than them usually. I also like to think and tell myself that I like people even when I don’t necessarily live up to that in reality. In general, I try to assume that people are good, while keeping in mind that they are inherently selfish.
Even if people say and have a lot of naive or ignorant viewpoints, I try to remind myself they may partly hold those viewpoints to feel better about themselves. Everyone wants to feel like they are important, and some people do that by tearing other people down. If the only way someone can feel better about themself is by telling themselves at least they aren’t black, gay, trans, a lib, a commie, a repub, poor, etc. then they must have a pretty sad life.
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