People changing....?

Question

Do you think people change when they are around different people? For example, they may become really happy when around happy people or become miserable around miserable people. Does this say something about their character or is this normal behaviour?

Answer 1

mood changing is normal by the way others act character change is not...like a by polar thing

Answer 2

i think it's normal, i tend to change alot around different people. like you wouldn't act like an idoit around your boss or act like you've just won the lottery infront of someone who just had a really really bad day

Answer 3

i think they do. Who we surround ourselves with molds our emotions and can take a toll on us.  I think that it is slightly human behavior to mold to your surroundings. If you are in a funeral, even though you aren't close to the deceased, you may be more somber out of respect.  A lot of times though, in other situations, it can be a sign of weak character, because you tend to follow the crowd.  It depends on how much you change and in what situation that says what kind of character you have. Sometimes it is out of respect, sometimes, you may just be a follower of the crowds, afraid to stand up for your own feelings and way of being.

Answer 4

It's normal behaviour, that's why it is said to be positive and happy around people.  When a person is upset and has a mean tone, for example, people will either reply back with the same mean tone or try to get away from that person. The mood from one person is easily transmitted to another, so yes, people change when they are around different people because different people have different moods, standards, and ways of communicating.

Answer 5

Unfortunately most people - especially teenagers - will act differently depending who they are around. There is a tendancy to 'follow the crowd'. It's only with age and maturity you don't care what other people think and you act how you want to.

Answer 6

There's an 'ole saying, "Smile and the world smiles with you.  Cry . . . and you cry alone!"  

People have choices; happy people are simply NICER to be around!

Choose to be with HAPPY people!  You'll live longer!

Answer 7

yes this is true and normal. how you act with your mum and grandparents is going to be completly differnt to how you act with your friends and around kids...

Answer 8

Yes - we are what we eat.  

There is this saying - "Lay with dog's you get fleas."

It's true..

Other people have a dramatic effect on us.  I stay away from negative people, they drain you and get you down.

There has to be a good balance of good and bad times with people and we should be there for others regardless, but stay away form those who can't get themselves out of the mud because they'll pull you under.