Journal+4+-+Reflection

//How do you act, speak, or dress differently according to which group you are with or whom you are around? Why do you make these adjustments? Do you think it is hypocritical or false to make such changes? Why or why not? Which is the real you?//

I definitely change my actions and my speech depending on who I'm with or around, however I don't really change my clothing. Some of the ways I change my actions and speech around others are explained in the following sentences. I speak more formally to teachers than to my friends. I act somewhat calmer around adults than I would if I were around my peers. Sometimes I speak with more sophisticated words around teachers or others who I would consider "smart." I tend to be more energetic and out-going in front of my friends than I am in front of my parents. Also I'm more sarcastic around my friends and parents than I am around teachers and other adults. Lastly, I am very quiet when around new people who I don't know. I'm not positive why these changes occur but they definitely do. The reason that is most likely is that I feel that that's how that particular person would expect me to act so I do. However, even thought I make these changes, I don't think it's hypocritical or false to make them. I think it's just human nature and everyone does it. One way to look at the real me is a combination of all of these personalities or "sides" if you will, all melded into one whole being. However, there are some things that no one knows about me so I guess this wouldn't really give the best impression. I would have to say the true, real me, can only be seen when I'm alone and not worried about "acting the part" or whatever.