Friends Quote by Matt Dillon
“I do get bottled up in interviews. You're thinking about what you're saying, and suddenly you get all tangled. So people think I'm sullen, or that I don't have much to say. But my friends will tell you: a lot of times I talk too much.”
About This Quote
Interview anxiety causes self‑censorship, leading others to misinterpret silence as disinterest.
In simple terms: Nervousness in interviews makes you seem quiet or talkative.
Key Takeaway
Practice calm communication.
Themes
anxiety
communication
perception
Mood
nervous
reflective
Type
self‑help
motivational
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- media appearances
- networking
Key Concepts
psychology
public speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for interviews?
- What strategies calm your thoughts?
A Different Perspective
Self‑awareness may not fully resolve nervousness.
![“What would it mean in practice to eliminate all the 'negative people' from one's life [as demanded by motivational speaker J.P. Maroney]? It might be a good idea to separate from a chronically carping spouse, but it is not so easy to abandon the whiny toddler, the colicky infant, or the sullen…” quote by Barbara Ehrenreich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/187/barbara-ehrenreich-1204_abandon_what-would-it-mean-in-practice-to-elimin_140275.jpg)
