I judge by whether or not they deserve the truth, and whether or not it will activate any stalker/creepy tendancies and become a safety issue -- and even then I soft-pedal the fact that I'm "talent" and generally stick to "I run a few sites". Strangers/neighbors/bank tellers get "internet marketing."
Whether or not those who get the truth get "uncomfortable" doesn't really matter to me.
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I'm more uncomfortable when people ask to see my sites...just seems strange to me.
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Yep...they don't need that much honestly, lol.
The odd "friend of a friend" got just a LITTLE too excited for awhile about knowing "Mina" personally, but eventually when I never comfirmed any of their sterotypical assumptions about "webgirls", they got over it.
Otherwise, most worth the truth know just enough, don't want details, and that suits me fine. My parents have had their moments but seem to prefer to focus their thoughts on the fact that I can support and take care of myself honestly, without being beholden to anyone. And the fact that I present what I do (with the limited explanation I offer) as the business it is and don't act like a hooker probably helps. Presentation makes a big difference, in my experience.
2007-10-27, 01:41 PM
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