Has anyone mistaken you to be proud?

Question

i tend to be shy amongst new people. they take me to be proud which i am not. how can i prevent this? am i wrong to be offended or are they wrong to offend me?

thank you for your help.

Answer 1

What's wrong with being proud?

False pride is pomposity.

As you state you are shy, try acting to help you observe alternative ways to be with people.

Answer 2

What's wrong about being proud of yourself?  You shouldn't be offended about it.  I'm sure you worked hard to be the way you are.  Don't let the JEALOUS ones try to take that away from you.   BE PROUD!  "I'm proud to be an American!"  "Pride in our soldiers!"  etc.  I'm proud of myself for what I am.  I'm 46 yrs. old.

Answer 3

it's nothing but miscommunication from both sides.  don't worry about it, it happens all the time.