What would u think about my reactions?

Question

I'm a reserved person and usually very quiet at work. The people I have lunch with were talking about some shocking news that was just discovered about someone. I was shocked myself but was just quietly listening to everyone talk and comment. I guess I'm usually more of a listener, especially in larger groups. So all of a sudden one of my coworkers said that my feelings were written all over my face. I kind of just lowered my head and gave a shy smile. Another coworker laughed and then said, "say something" which kind of made me get flustered and I didn't know WHAT to say b/c everything left my head. So I had the same reaction and looked down. I finally gave a brief response really quietly a few seconds later.

If you were with me, what would you think about me and my reactions?

Answer 1

It's probably pretty obvious to your co-workers that you are the shy type, and they were probably just saying things to you to illicit a response. No big deal, just as long as they are respectful of your reserved nature.  

Answer 2

i think it was better to do that than engage when you don't feel like saying anything because you'll end up making a rush comment and then you'll end up thinking about your response all day and how stupid it was. i think most people (well smart people) wish to know what goes on in the mind of the quiet one, maybe because they want to engage him and want to know his opinion because it may have value and important or something new to add

and i say keep being a listener, engage only when you feel comfortable, yet don't be isolated. only smart people know how o be listeners because it's a rare gift of "knowing that if you spoke you may say something you will regret, so you think wisely"

Answer 3

When someone saying "say something" or "why are you soo quiet"...i wouldn't know what to say to that. So I think your reactions are normal...and also that you are just someone who's the quiet and listening type..thats all.

Answer 4

I would think you are uncomfortable with gossip