You might ask yourself from time to time: "am I too demanding in my expectations towards people's behaviour?" or "am I too picky?"
I'm afraid social interaction can be very tricky sometimes and getting along with people might become a daily nightmare if you're not able to manage it wisely.
And when we talk about "getting along" it really means "interacting" with others on some level. There's no other possible way to get along without attempting to communicate with people somehow. Weather you like it or not, you have to accept the fact that wherever you go you'll find "people", lots of them. People who talk and expect you to do same. People from different cultures and backgrounds, with different interpretations of social and personal boundaries.
Well, facing the inevitable reality would be the first step.
The second one would be: let them know your boundaries. Set your limits. Lead your conversations in a way that allows you to drop little lines of information about yourself as you find appropriate. You are not supposed to let people "invade" your privacy. If you are not able to set personal boundaries, people might find a way to keep digging your privacy. Protect yourself!
The second step would be: Balance self protection and social disposition.
People do need people. Deal with it! So, you can either become paranoid or just choose to be a successful civilized person. A person who does not hide from the world afraid of living, but masters your own life.
Learn how to be honest and toughf when setting personel boundaries, but never forget to be gentle and friendly towards people. Remember: Find the balance!
It's all about emotional intelligence. Either you have it or you must develop it.
