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
      11·
      5 months 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
      2·
      5 months 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
        4·
        5 months 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
          2·
          5 months 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.

  • Secret Music@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    5·
    5 months 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
      2·
      5 months 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

  • 𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    5 months 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
      2·
      5 months 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!!

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
      2·
      5 months 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 😁)

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
      1·
      5 months ago

      That’s a fair response. A bit extreme IMO but everyone has a different perspective on this.

      For context, it would have been asked during a phone call not a message. However, they could have hung up and never said anything to me again.

      The final consensus, for me, is this question should be left out of the conversation.

      I do appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective, thanks!!

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
      2·
      5 months ago

      Not sure I follow. Would you be willing to expand on this?

      I also apologize. I met someone IRL and this question came to mind. I have not asked for / seen any social media profiles.

      However you are correct, they could have something posted that “sums them up”. I’m just not aware. We just recently met.

      Appreciate the response!!

  • Yermaw@lemm.ee
    3·
    5 months ago

    I’d just copy/paste the lyrics from “what’s my age again?” By Blink 182.

    Pretty much sums it up.