How do you prefer to interact with people?

[Mark]

What would be your idea situation?
Assuming there were no practical concerns or limitations.

[nolovejustlust]

I can't vote. My preferred interactions are a combination of as little as possible, one to one with several different people, and in several different groups. 

[Guest]

I can't answer because it depend too much on context.

 

Who i am interacting with? Why do i want to interact with them? What is my mental state at the moment? How large is the group? What are we here for? How close i am with them?

 

I only can tell you for sure that i don't interact that much with peoples. I also have trouble with having several groups. I am not sure why : is my experience (or lack of it ) with peoples to blame or is that just how i am? Not that important i guess. Maybe i just dont like it ?‍♂️

 

And even then, i don't always trust groups (i wish i did). It can be so… ephemeral. So fragile.

 

It's complicate. I like the idea of a group, for exemple. But i have bad experience with them (like i said ). I... think things are getting better that being said. I still have hope.

I also like the idea of "one to one" if i want to talk about feelings or serious things. Because it's easier to be heard.

 

In my ideals and in real life my answers are different.

 

(or maybe i just don't understand the question )

[nonmerci]

I say one to one with different persons. I am not at ease when there is a lot of people, I never know how to act. It's worst if I don't know them well. I am more at ease with one to one interaction with friends.

[Misanthropy]

I don't mind interacting with others in a professional context. Socially-as little as possible and preferably one to one.Then again I would be okay with moderate social interaction if the person "gets" me. This does not happen often of course haha

 

 

 

[Holmbo]

I chose "in several different groups" because group dynamics is were I tend to have the best time. But in order to have great group dynamic I think you need to get to know at least a few of the people in a one-on-one context too. Most of my social interactions are one-on-one but that's because people are often not available at the same time.

[Tagor]

For me, it very much depends on the context. I'm just fine with talking about something one on one or in groups, but as soon as there isn't really a topic I just don't know how to keep the conversation going if it's a one on one situation and thus prefer small groups. But even in groups I'll just listen most of the time and only rarely make a remark.

But this also depends on my personal state of mind. If I'm tired or something like that even small groups can be overwhelming. Then "as little as possible" applies.

 

I think in general, my attitude to interactions with other people is in some way like solving difficult math problems: It can be fun, but it's also a lot of work and requires concentration, so it's not something I'd do if I want to relax.

[LBMango]

I like variety. Some times I need to be alone. Sometimes I need to be in a big group of friends, sometimes I need one-on-one... Sometimes I need to be alone reading on a park bench in a busy park or in a busy coffee shop... 

[BlueKumul]

One to one with different people. Sometimes I do enjoy group events, but I become tired after a few hours. Some activities like running are most enjoyable alone, though.