[rdgrad15]

Does anyone else think of the consequences in social situations? For example, if you see a group of people talking and you want to join, instead of joining abruptly, do you think about what may happen if you join abruptly? Or if someone asks for a favor, like money or something else that could easily cause you to be used, do you think of what may happen consistently or do you just do it. I tend to think about what will happen in order to avoid, or try to avoid, past mistakes. Anyone else do that? Is that considered an anxiety trait or just overly cautious? In what way are you most cautious about? Just wondered.

[Sunflower123]

I don't usually look at the consequences for small things but I do for the larger decisions. I think that's being prudent rather then cautious or anxiety driven. Best wishes.

[rdgrad15]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I don't usually look at the consequences for small things but I do for the larger decisions. I think that's being prudent rather then cautious or anxiety driven. Best wishes.

Yes I agree.

[MickeyCheeky]

I do that a lot.. and I think it has to do with my social anxiety

[TishaBuv]

Consequences is a strong word for just joining in a conversation. What's the worst that could happen? You may be being overly cautious due to anxiety.

But, I do think about consequences of my actions before doing something that probably will cause bad results. I can be too impulsive, and have learned to double check myself first. It's a good idea, when you know you do things that have gotten you into trouble.

I avoid potentially unfavorable consequences in general unless the reward outweighs the risk for me.

For socializing, this means that I will outright avoid dealing with people all together unless I want something from somebody or the person is already a friend or loved one.

If I don't want or need something from a stranger than the risk of being rejected, judged, or harassed somehow generally outweighs the potential reward for me; especially if the person in question is a woman that I like.

[Thunder Bow]

I think you are being quite rational in your approach.