Self and Society

Learning about self-monitoring was interesting. I know people who are both high self-monitors and low self-monitors, I just never knew there was a term for it. High self-monitors are very aware of their behavior, and can adapt to situations. They like to be the center of attention, and have friendships based on activities, but have a lower sense of depth and commitment in the friendship. Low self-monitors are very knowledgeable about themselves, and have to “be themselves.” They typically desire deep friendships that are compatible and have endurance to last. After learning the behavioral tendencies of both, I am a low self-monitor. However, I definitely have friends who are high self-monitors because they can be fun and entertaining. They are the people who make life full of surprises!