Just as the tithe says really. It’s a trivial thing but I am just wondering. This mainly seems to happen at my DC’s school events really but i have recently noticed that I am frequently overlooked when giving an opinion (I say things quietly) , if waiting for something, others seem to push in front of me and get served first. I think it isn’t really worth speaking up (in the school ice cream sale, as an example). I sometimes get ignored when waiting in a small group for DC to come out . I can be assertive in my personal, work and home life when needed(rarely though) but like to be polite too and am pretty reserved with people I don’t know why. Is this why? Just too many people at school gates? Or could it be my body language/ demeanour?
How do you hold your ground and stay polite? Being well-mannered is kind of more important to me than getting served first if you see what I mean.
Thinking about it, I probably come across as pretty meek, mild and physically small so some people take advantage of that - I think I may look a bit childlike in some ways. . When actually, I hold quite strong opinions and ideas. Similar thing when served in restaurants and cafes. The staff tend to defer to DH if I am with him or other people if in a group.
Bit of a ramble, does this make sense to anyone? Any advice On being more ‘seen and heard’ would be appreciated. 🙂