Friday 29 May 2015

The 5 types of people you should know about

Many of us go from being an introvert to an extrovert, mine is the same story. Working in a BPO back then in 2011, was way beyond an employment opportunity for me, it was a chance of connecting with a variety of people, this was a time that defined my transition towards becoming people oriented. I started making new friends, interacting with people who were completely different than me and so the story continues to the present day, the hunger for meeting new people and learning from
them anything, that may add value to my life, has now become a habit.

I thought It would be a cool idea to put my experiences and observations of the different types of people I have come across so far.

Here is a list of 5 types of people that most of us come across in our daily lives. Have fun.

1. The Graciously Unhelpful Types 

WHO ARE THEY?
These are people who are easy to mingle with and kind at heart too. In fact their kindness and sweetness towards you at times makes you feel that you have found someone who can support you when no one can. These people will usually keep in touch with you on a regular basis and may even get upset when you do not show an interest in meeting or texting/talking with them over the phone, this will further confirm that they love you to the core and can be trusted for help and support in times of crisis. 

WHY SHOULD YOU BE CAREFUL? 
They may be people with lots of love, but remember that they love themselves too. If there is anything that you should remember when you decide to trust them or get close to them is that this is a type that may promote the concept of "Friendship comes first" but their actions will be not be aligned to their words. Do not expect them to help you in your times of need or crisis, doing so, may hurt you.

2. The Inspirational Types

WHO ARE THEY?
This is a special breed of people. Spending time with them is like giving yourself a healthy dose of motivation. It is almost like you get an emotional and mental kick whenever they talk to you. I am sure while reading these lines you must have already pictured that person in your mind.

WHY SHOULD YOU BE CAREFUL?
In most cases this type has a very strong inclination towards values like compassion, commitment, gratitude and integrity. When it comes to socializing, they will make no mistake and will prefer befriending only those who share similar values. Your reputation is the only factor that can make them 'like' you and be there for you. The moment they see any major change that shows your diversion from those values, it becomes a reason for them to cut off their ties with you, this may not happen in every case, but it all depends upon how choosy they are about people. At the end, how much you value their presence in your life determines how your own behavior towards them will remain.

3. The Easy-Going Carefree Types

WHO ARE THEY?
If you want to be completely 'yourself' with someone who is willing to give you the space without expecting anything from you or judging you, then this is a type that you should be friends with.
Of course, I don't mean that they lack love, care or empathy, but most of the times, you will see them indulging in living life to the fullest, experimenting with new looks, partying, trying new cuisines, driving to odd places that no one has ever heard of, writing most weirdest Facebook posts and doing all that they can to feel good.

WHY SHOULD YOU BE CAREFUL? 
If you are someone who lives with a fixed schedule, practicing yoga and meditation, reading and writing on a regular basis and if at all you ever feel that your life is stuck within the lines of a to-do-list then spending a day or two every month with this type will save your from such destructive vibes. But remember, if you start hanging out with them a little too much, then you may either replicate their behavior thereby losing your own uniqueness or may end up comparing them with yourself just to confirm to yourself that you are better than them or vice-versa, which again is something wise people will never do.

4. The Critically Helpful Types

WHO ARE THEY?
I call this type the critical mentor because these are tough guys who've lived a tough life and usually do not engage in lighter moments of joking around with friends. However, when it comes to helping their friends and dear ones in times of crisis, they do not hesitate in going out of their way to whatever extent imaginable. The times are extremely rare when you will find them saying NO to you.

WHY SHOULD YOU BE CAREFUL?
This is a a type that gets angry too often and at times they penalize the person responsible for it by completely cutting off their ties with them (in some cases this also includes blocking on Facebook and other social media platform). You may never know what is it that you do, that can turn them off and there lies the complexity that they carry around them.

5. The Selfy Types

WHO ARE THEY?
No, these people are not obsessed about clicking their own pictures and posting the same on Instagram thrice a day. These are people who have a habit of seeing, talking and discussing about just one subject, themselves. Generally such people are perceived as egoistical and due to their self-obsessive nature, they find very less people who give them the attention or the 'space' that they are so desperately desire.

WHY SHOULD YOU BE CAREFUL?
The Selfy type cause an enormous amount of emotional discomfort because they do not give others the space that should be ideally given in any relationship. If you get close to someone who later changes to the 'Selfy' types, then you may face a challenge in withdrawing from their exasperating companionship. In such cases it is better to spend a good deal of time before you judge someone. Understand, most people operate on self-centrism but they keep it hidden under an innocent smile.

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