Super Social but Super Shy
Hot Mess with Alix Earle
Deep Dive
Why do introverts often feel discomfort in social situations?
Introverts may feel discomfort in social situations because they need time to warm up and feel fully comfortable around new people. They often overthink interactions and prefer to observe before engaging fully.
How does Alix's approach to social interactions differ from Ashton's?
Alix is more extroverted and enjoys being around people, often feeling uncomfortable when alone. She can be outgoing and friendly, especially when comfortable. Ashton, on the other hand, is more introverted and needs time to open up to new people, often feeling awkward and shy in initial interactions.
What challenges do both sisters face when meeting new people?
Both sisters struggle with being their full selves immediately when meeting new people. Alix takes time to warm up and often feels like an NPC (non-playable character) in social settings. Ashton finds it difficult to open up and match the energy of others, often overthinking her interactions.
How does social media presence affect their real-life interactions?
Their social media presence creates expectations that can be challenging to meet in real-life interactions. People often expect them to be as outgoing and lively as they appear online, which can be intimidating and pressure them to perform a certain persona.
What role does media training play in their public interactions?
Media training has made them more aware of how they come across in interviews and public settings, often leading to overthinking and a loss of their natural personality. Ashton is now untraining herself from the overly professional responses she learned during media training.
How do they cope with the pressure of being in the public eye?
They cope by trying to stay true to themselves and not care too much about what others think. Ashton has recently become more comfortable with being herself in interviews, while Alix struggles with talking about herself and often feels anxious in such settings.
What are their different approaches to alone time?
Ashton enjoys alone time and sees it as a necessary break to regroup and come back to reality. Alix, on the other hand, feels uncomfortable being alone and prefers to have someone else present, even if they are not interacting.
How does alcohol affect their social behavior?
Alcohol makes Ashton more talkative and outgoing, often leading to over-talking and anxiety about her behavior the next day. Alix, while also becoming more social, tries to avoid posting or making decisions while under the influence to prevent regretful actions.
What do they enjoy most about going out?
Both enjoy dancing and being around friends, but they differ in their tolerance for crowded, talkative environments. Alix prefers places where she can dance without much social interaction, while Ashton enjoys both dancing and socializing, especially when tipsy.
- Ashton feels occasional discomfort in social situations due to her introverted nature.
- Alix dislikes being alone and prefers to be around people, showing a more extroverted side.
- Both sisters have had to adapt their personalities in different social settings, such as online versus in-person interactions.
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