How come the general public does not respect quiet people?

[Tabithia]

I have what is termed as ' Social Anxiety' ( though 'mental illness is a cultural construct) and at the Community College that I attend I never speak to anyone unless an emergency arises with the police, grades, or the bank.

As I was leaving my Marketing class this woman had the nerve to interrupt me and ask me if ' I walk or drive to school' and then say ' It's okay, I'll ask you later' when she turned to talk to a girl in the hallway.

I happened to take considerable offense, even feeling disgust to this second statement because I was minding my own business only to find some lazy, selfish stranger wanting me to be their cheauffer having the nerve to say 'never mind, I'll ask you later.

The class before this a man became upset because I refused to plug his phone charger in the wall alongside mine as I didn't want to be responsible for damage.

Why does trouble seem to accompany like me despite my not saying anything to anyone? Thank You So Much
@Kathy ,


You are using and incorrect term.

.. 'Anti Social' describes a person or a group of people who refuse to follow rules and conduct.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-social_behaviour
@ Kathy ,


Sorry, but we must have the correct education to 'diagnose' anyone with any mental health issue or else we could risk hurting the victim in question with our harmful remarks.
@ justagram ,


I am not 'mean' or 'evil' , I just want to be with solitude and focus on my own problems.

[Libs hate America]

Generalizing. Thanks for the two.

[One Weird Trick]

Loud people enjoy themselves, not others. so gay, so real.
EDIT; Looks like Kathy is a problem solver. Nice.

[kathy_is_a_nurse]

Honey, you go way beyond being quiet. You are anti-social. If you want to successfully live in SOCIETY, you need to get control of this problem. It is not natural and will not serve you well as you enter the workforce.

Edit:

Read your own linked definition. You are right in there.

Edit:

I'm also noting more than a hint of passive-aggressiveness in your subsequent post.

Edit:

If you won't listen to me, listen to Justagrandma. She did not say you were mean or evil, but by your own words, your behavior certainly would make you appear rude and cold to those around you. It will not serve you well in life. So don't be mad at how people treat you, look to yourself on why they treat you that way.

[Scott Monster]

Social Avoidance disorder can be a pain.

[justagrandma]

Social intercourse is expected in a social culture, you appear to be rude and indifferent to your compatriots.
Minding your own business is one thing, being seen as cold and uncaring is another.

If you were in kindergarten you'd get one of those 'Does not play well with others", and its not to your advantage as you age, look for a job or a romantic partner. If you have social anxiety you need to work on overcoming it, its a half life you live if avoiding interaction is your goal.
Old and tired saying, "Its the squeaky wheel that gets the oil", well its the person who interacts well with others who is respected by them.

I wouldn't call you mean or evil, far from it. But you seem to think that in a situation you can withdraw from others and focus only on yourself. And that gives a very different impression to others that you are unaware of. You did, after all, ask why trouble seems to follow you, and its your withdrawal from normal social behavior that makes people displeased. We are social animals, and our lives often depended on our ability to get along with others. Our arena is much larger than the small clan or tribe, but its just as relevant to the why's of our behavior.

[RockyD7]

Happens to me all the time and is a misinterpretation of thinking I won't stand up for myself, when actually I am observing their behavior and am amused by it. No big deal, as I go about doing what I am doing and I don't let it get to me.