How do others see you?

How do people see really see us? 

I think it depends on what part of our persona they see. 

I know the person I am at work is different from the person I am when, for instance, I’m taking my kids to school.

I am different at parties than I am at family gatherings.

I am of course the same person, but I am also different.  I dress differently, and act differently.

At work I wear work clothes, coveralls and a hat and boots.  I joke with the guys, tell anecdotes, I am more abrupt, I let my opinions be known in a straightforward way. I think I even walk with a longer stride and stand slightly more upright when at work.

When I’m at the school, I wear casual clothes, my hair is down, I wear a hat only if it’s freezing out, and casual shoes or runners. I joke with the other moms, usually about something funny the kids have done.  I try not to interrupt but to listen and give encouraging comments.  I give my opinions to them as suggestions.

At home I’m a parent and a wife.  I take care of everyone, make meals, pick up after kids, do the laundry, give rides and advice. I wear whatever is most comfortable, usually an old pair of yoga pants and a top I don’t mind getting bleach on.  I joke with my family, but only in a way that won’t hurt any feelings.

I am basically the same person, with the same values, sense of humour, and interests.  But I do have different aspects of myself that come out depending on the situation I’m in.

People who only deal with me at work would not realize I act somewhat differently elsewhere.  I’m sure they wonder how my husband gets along with me sometimes.

People who meet me socially find it hard to see me as an Industrial Mechanic.

I sometimes feel like I am more than one person.

Maybe we all are.