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Multiple Personas

I don’t know about the rest of you but I find that some aspects of my personality (mainly my style of speech) differ depending on the people i’m talking to. Despite what you may think, this occurs in a rather natural manner.The best example I could pick to describe this phenomenon would be what ocassionally happens when I talk to members of the opposite sex - I somehow develop a stronger English accent. It is even hard to shake off after noticing it. Why? After giving this much thought I have come to the amusing conclusion that the answer lies within the mentality of ancient man.It is a well-known fact that ancient man would seldom venture from his cosy little cave, only doing so for two reasons:

1. To eat
2. To engage in such actions that would bring about the next generation of his species

Of course, to find a suitable partner to accomplish the second action he would have to prove himself a worthy hunter and provider. See the end of my previous entry entitled Women to view my hunter attributes. You will notice that they are non-existant.

So basically, when I come into contact with a woman, the part of my brain that is still tied to its ancient man roots seeks to impress this woman - purely in the interests of mankind of course!

Another example is when I find myself talking to a superior authority. In this case, I tend to prolong my sentences through the use of extensive vocabulary. I probably do it to sound professional.

With friends around, I tend to swear more often than I usually would. The reason is that I feel the most free around friends.

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3 Responses to “Multiple Personas”

  1. Unregistered

    Man that makes sense…lol good read
    But you don’t do that for mankind…
    It’s only for you….
    Well it should be anyway… ;)
    Good read keep it comin

    Omer Abbasi said this on March 20th, 2006 at 10:33 am

  2. Unregistered

    There’s nothing strange about thinking these thoughts! I believe most people have given them consideration at some point in their lives. The only thing that would make you different from most people is that you are aware if it at 16 to such an amazing depth. I think it’s awesome myself that you would consider the whole human thing in such a way and hope that while you’re doing all this loose research that you also consider who you might be and strive to be that person to the best of your ability.
    I think what’s happening now to you as you realize there is a difference in manners with different people is that you’re just observing the different aspects of your own nature. In fact, that you have observed your own ability to adapt so well with different groups says something wonderful about you, so long as you know who the core of you is and make sure to stick to that so to not get lost in everyone else’s mannerisms. Too, no one thing defines a person…think about that one for a moment. NO ONE THING DEFINES YOU. For example, I may dress nice but my clothing and manner of dress is not the only thing that defines me. I may be a certain way while at work, but different while at home with my family…so, everything I do and say and act upon is what defines me…and your every word, deed and action define you. Just wanted to give you food for thought :) You seem like a wise person for such a young person…I wish all the best in life! Sandra Petty
    sandrapetty@hotmail.com

    ebbnflow101 said this on June 9th, 2006 at 3:41 pm

  3. The English Nomad

    Thank you for your comments, Sandra. :)

    You’ve also touched upon a point that I was pondering over silently: the ability to be aware of ones core self despite ones varying personality. I believe that to be a very important issue.

    The English Nomad said this on June 9th, 2006 at 5:57 pm

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