I recently meet someone and was going to ask them to describe themselves in a paragraph. I realized I wasn’t able to do it myself. I also wasn’t sure how they would react. I thought I would ask here first and see how you folks react.

I’ll define paragraph as three to four sentences.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      26 days ago

      Hmmm, fair… it could come across as such. Hence not actually asking it. Your comment would make me lean toward not asking at all.

      Appreciate the perspective.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      26 days ago

      As stated fair point. Again, coming to the collective to gather data helps us be better people. Didn’t actually ask, and feedback suggests don’t do it… as such I won’t.

      Thanks for responding, appreciated!!

      • 𝕽𝖚𝖆𝖎𝖉𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍@midwest.social
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        25 days ago

        It’s an interesting idea. I think it’s just the phrasing. You’re giving someone, socially and conversationally, an instruction. That’s bound to illicit a knee jerk “you’re not the boss of me!” reaction, mentally if not verbally.

        • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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          25 days ago

          I can absolutely see that as a way this question could be interpreted. It felt like a “bright idea” at the time but, not so much now. My plan is to just keep letting things play out as they have been.

  • 𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    26 days ago

    I’m a jack of all trades master of none and Maker. I’m not afraid of being alone both physically and metaphorically. I care about other people far more than most realize, but on my terms like how I often see potential beyond what others see in themselves. My humor, curiosity, abstractions, and occasional cynicism are often misunderstood but have nuance in most cases.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      26 days ago

      Your response is great and appreciated. I think when this question originally came to me, I was thinking of this type of answer.

      I think others have provided a good point for the question itself and I probably won’t ask it. You taking the time to respond was helpful!!

  • Secret Music@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    4·
    26 days ago

    Daydreamer that dreamt themself out of a functional life. Not just a late bloomer but still a sprout. A hopeful idealistic child in the body of a jaded misanthropic adult. I dance to a tune playing in my earphones where only I can hear it most of the time, unless someone is close enough.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      26 days ago

      Your third sentence sounds like something I would say. Thank you so much for sharing.

      I hope others get a chance to hear your tune and maybe help you not be such a misanthrope. But, continue being a daydreamer

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      26 days ago

      Fair… another reason I was asking the collective. Was curious how many may say it was unpossible to do in a few sentences.

      (It’s the Simpsons, don’t harass me for spelling 😁)

  • babyincubi@beehaw.org
    2·
    25 days ago

    Sometimes an anxious midnight voidling, others a carefree water nymph, mostly a Left 4 Dead 2 modder (Rochelle best character).

    Curious to read what your paragraph is as well.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      25 days ago

      Thank you for posting!! I like your response. It actually felt like a haiku 🙂 Yet it was very clear (to me) what your vibe is.

      Not familiar with left 4dead2, but will check it out.

      I may edit my original post… although I don’t think I can come up with a good description.

  • Scubus@sh.itjust.works
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    27 days ago

    I am curious and like to think I’m humorous. I have a lot of issues, but I do my best to only allow my issues to effect those that have asked for it(in a literal sense, like my friends asking me how im doing when im dealing with issues). As a result of my curiosity I have attained a very wide set of experiances, knowledge, and skills. My remaining goals are family oriented, in the sense that I’d like to begin the process of settling down and working on team based goals.

    Edit: i guess this info may be cheating, but it worth noting that the order of my sentencing is as important as the content itself.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      26 days ago

      Nah, you’re good. Your answer is your answer. I do like the clarifying point about the order of the sentences.

      I agree (or maybe it’s something I do) that a response to a question like this has defined beginning, middle, end.

      Who I was, who I am, who I want to be.

      I think you’re going to make one heck of a team with someone!!

      Thank you so much for responding!! 🙂