Nov '25 • 💭 | General Discussions
Do You Lose Confidence When Someone Doesn’t React the Way You Expected?
I’ve noticed something in a lot of people...
...especially in interviews or day-to-day conversations.
They lose confidence the moment the other person’s reaction doesn’t align with what they expected.
You could be saying all the right things, with a strong tone, clear delivery, and solid body language, but one blank stare or uninterested expression and it throws everything off.
- You start second guessing yourself.
- You change how you speak.
- You rush your words just to fill the silence.
It’s not that you suddenly became less capable.
It’s that your confidence was relying on their response.
You’ll see it in interviews, networking events, even normal conversations.
When the other person doesn’t nod, smile, or react the way you hoped, your energy drops.
You start performing instead of expressing.
But that’s the problem.
If your confidence depends on how someone reacts, it isn’t grounded.
You’re seeking validation, not connection.
🟥 Question 1: How do you usually respond when someone doesn’t react the way you expect? Do you stay composed or start to adjust yourself?
🟥 Question 2: Why do you think so many people’s confidence changes based on other people’s reactions?
Write your thoughts below ⬇️
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Do You Lose Confidence When Someone Doesn’t React the Way You Expected?
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