When I started using twitter there were two fears that I immediately had, that have now been erased. I have learned that Twitter is a great way to see how people work together, make new friends, or eventually meet a person in real life. We are amazed how Twitter has become one of the best social networking sites in the world that we logged in and tried it out.
The first question that comes to our mind is… “Now what?”, “What should I do next?”
We’re caught by surprise and fear steps in like a wall blocking our way to see the garden on the other side. We must always remember that fear is a natural process of improvement, we must realize it and accept it as part of the problem before it’s too late. If you have the same fears that I have encountered, then you’re in good hands my friend! Because I would like to share my two major fears haunting my first month on Twitter and add my own opinion on how to overcome it.
Fear of quitting Twitter
I’ve got reasons why I could leave Twitter:
- A million of accounts are left inactive.
- I have no idea how to use the platform and its ultimate purpose.
- I got bored.
My advice: Find and join your interest group.
Question yourself first “What do I want to find on Twitter?”. Do you want to meet new friends, find new readers for your site, gain new members for your organization, learn new things, get updates from news headlines, follow people in your location, and etc. There are myriads of things you can do in Twitter and one of the first things you can do is to find what you want.
It would be a waste of time if I would have quit Twitter, wouldn’t it?
Fear of Rejection
I like to compare Twitter as a very HUGE club of party people, they hang around, they talk, they’re having fun, and most importantly, making new friends and connection. I categorize myself as an individual in the club.
The first thing to make friends in Twitter is by tweeting (talking) to the person. For me, tweeting to a person for the first time shows that you are interested in meeting him/her. I tend to say “Hi…” or “We’ve got the same interest and would like to know you more…” and the next thing I knew before I press the button, I get the Fear of Rejection (“What if he will ignore my tweet” or “What if she will be replying back in a bad way?”).
My advice: It’s okay, tweet it.
Those questions in our heads are just assumptions. The people I have met on Twitter are all nice and beautiful people to talk to. Just bear in mind that one of the problems in the virtual world is the lack of body language. A person might not understand your tweet if you’re telling a joke or you’re talking seriously (I’ve been there) and vice versa. Emoticons and symbols are very handy to include in your tweet, because they help you express yourself! 
If something bad happens, it’s okay, don’t give up and try again. I told you that Twitter is a “very HUGE club” there are plenty more people roaming in the wilderness just waiting to be discovered. So don’t miss that opportunity! Okay? 
That’s about it, so what do you think? What have you experienced in your first month? I still remember my first tweet… It took me 20 minutes to edit! I know it’s CRAZY! I love to hear your thoughts below.
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Fear of quitting Twitter
