Aw, I'm sorry that happened.
It's unfortunate that we live in a society where just being friendly can be misconstrued for something else. I admire your ability to strike up a conversation with a total stranger. The fact that he acted that way is NO REFLECTION ON YOU. Seriously. Now, if you followed him out of the room, all over campus, that'd be different lol
Don't feel bad about just being friendly.
Another thing to note is that we are very much a technology based society, and many people are more comfortable chatting on face book or text than in person. Again, no reflection on you.
My advice? Join a group that you enjoy and meet people that way. Your anxiety will wear off as you meet like minded people and make new friends.
Hang in there!
It's unfortunate that we live in a society where just being friendly can be misconstrued for something else. I admire your ability to strike up a conversation with a total stranger. The fact that he acted that way is NO REFLECTION ON YOU. Seriously. Now, if you followed him out of the room, all over campus, that'd be different lol
Don't feel bad about just being friendly.
Another thing to note is that we are very much a technology based society, and many people are more comfortable chatting on face book or text than in person. Again, no reflection on you.
My advice? Join a group that you enjoy and meet people that way. Your anxiety will wear off as you meet like minded people and make new friends.
Hang in there!