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**Being Vulnerable in Calls and Video Calls: A thread by a guy who rambles a lot**
There is something about being in a video call that is extremely meaningful. Seeing other people& #39;s faces and their body language and showing your own... Something very human.
There is something about being in a video call that is extremely meaningful. Seeing other people& #39;s faces and their body language and showing your own... Something very human.
Whether we realize it or not, when we interact with people, we show a level of vulnerability. Sharing an opinion people may/may not agree with, talking a certain way, and just being you in general is being vulnerable to an extent. That& #39;s part of being human.
I was just in a Discord video call a while ago, and not only did I learn a lot about VA, movies, and other topics, but about my friends in general. Seeing their faces, how they talked, and how they were as chill as I imagined they were in regular calls was super comforting.
That& #39;s also another thing about being vulnerable: people find comfort in it. Real friends/mentors will tell you "that& #39;s actually not how it is" and take the time to educate you on it. Your first instinct will probably be to get defensive, BUT when you fight against that instinct-
-and instead share what you know and ask WHY it is what it is, the conversation shifts from heading into a toxic crapfest to an EXTREMELY meaningful discussion. You can tell by people& #39;s body language and expressions on camera, which makes reading the air SO MUCH easier.
I& #39;ll admit I do get uncomfortable sometimes when I see people arguing or sense that a conversation could turn into an argument. If you& #39;ve been on a call with me, you& #39;ll notice I get quiet until the "argument anxiety" passes and then I speak up to keep the healthy discourse going.
I& #39;m not a sociologist. In fact I& #39;m a socially awkward guy. But just being vulnerable whether it& #39;s sharing a story, putting your thoughts out, or even just turning your cam on to let people see you- no matter how small that might seem, those are extremely meaningful things to me.
Conclusion: I really miss talking to people face-to-face, so rambling about things I& #39;ve observed in social situations recently is how I& #39;m coping. ;_;
If you made it to the end of this thread, thank you for reading my ramblings. Take care and stay safe.
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If you made it to the end of this thread, thank you for reading my ramblings. Take care and stay safe.
