you don't suck, so quit being so hard on yourself. at least you found out this little tidbit of information now, and not 5 years from now. If it's that important to ya, then start taking little steps toward making a change. (don't try n do it all at once)...

you'll have people taking you "seriously" before you know it...

but one word of caution, don't lose your sense of humor... that's one of the best attributes a person can have. taking life too seriously is no fun at all

just a thought

what he said...

with a...

BAM!!!

If people actually listen to the words you say, they should take you seriously, but I agree with Imajinit, don't be so hard on yourself, and at least you are aware of this now, so if you do want to change you're well on your way

Dude, we're in the same boat. I'm known as the fun, crazy friend who is easily amused. When I'm around my friends they expect me to be their entertainment, and they don't even want to know if there's anything else to me. People make comment about me too like, "You're always so happy." Sometimes that's refreshing but sometimes it's just irksome.

Trinitie

Actually I think you do suck!

But that's cool, cause you're probably fairly young.  My advice is to not even bother trying to stop your giggling.   Work on developing your self awaremess so that you can recognize your own issues rather than someone telling you.

You certainly do not suck, I know you are a wonderful human being. We all have our certain issues that trouble us, but all we can do is work on improvement.

It's all about positivity

You are loved

Hmm..I don't think you suck. Never stop laughing. What I mean is there is times when maybe you don't want to giggle, if you are saying something important. Also, consider the source of your new found information. Do you respect this person or not?

Be yourself....

Your conclusion is exactly wrong and contributes to the problem. It is lack of self-confidence that causes such a 'tick'. I opnce had a girl who was like this when we met, and suffered from lack of social communicative skills - IN HER OWN MIND. She was a teacher and had no reason to think this, but did. It took time with my rough and tough grunting friends to realize she was not inferior or stupid, just shy.

I bet you are also attractive and are obsessed with 'appearing' good or meeting your own high standards, if I can be freudian for a bit. It is your own high standard that is causing you to be critical of your self as others don't hold such a standard, only you, and you project it as theirs of you.

You have had the good sense to make a personal observation of this and it is the path to self-improvement. To conclude you are a failure or stupid is wrong. You should be glad you found it out and now can adjust your minor flaw, which is a habit not character flaw. Many people have much worse flaws. While my girlfriend had the problem of the nervous giggle, I had the flaw of the running mouth, a much worse flaw. She adjusted, I still run at the mouth, as anyone here will testify.

In the world of flaws, yours is easily correctible. Do some self re-assurance in your mirror, talking to yourself a bit. Be serious and take your own thoughts seriously when you speak. (you'll notice it is not present when you are mad or making a well-known point) Your opinion matters as much as the next persons and if you sit and review it, you'll see the stupidity of others you know. They may run at the mouth and still be idiots in many words.

So practice your public speaking, as it is no different than the common habit of "uh" and "and" in the run-on talking of most. Think your thoughts out before speaking, speak understanding you are as intelligent or good as anyone else, and be observant of it for a week, or two. It will fade away and you will hardly notice it ever existed.

The girlfriend I had does today make presentations to State officials and is commended for her communicative skills. She just had to realize it as a habit of lack of self-confidence, and consciously work at it each day. In the world of problems and flaws yours is not even serious, except to you. I think you spoke on it here very well and you can do it vocally too.

Good luck and remember me when thay applaud you for your great public speaking skills. I bet you got the look, just overcome the stigma society attaches to female good looks, and you'll be fine.

Trinitie- I agree, it is somtimes nice when people say... You are always so happy, but it isn't true so that is annoying. It makes you feel like a fraud.

JeremyG- Didn't you ever listen to your mom?~ If you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything at all!

Wahkonta- Thanks for the advice.... I do have an extremely high standered for myself and my appearance... I am easily embarassed by my physical flaws. For example I have had multiple broken noses, and I obsess over hiding it and saving for plastic surgery to shave the bump. I have had so many people point out my nose, that I feel like it is somthing I need to rid myself of to live up to my standered of what I want to look like. Some call it shallow or self concious, but I feel I would feel better about myself, and embrace my physical appearance.... Sorry I am rambling.

I dont giggle when I am adressing a group in a meeting or anything, It is more in conversation. I think I do it so people will "like me" and think I am a cheerful person.

If you "giggle" while you're talking to friends and such, then DON'T WORRY! The "right" people will know to take you seriously, and, personally, I like girls that giggle a lot; it shows they're decently fun to be around, and/or happy with life. "Gigglers" are just generally more uplifting people, in my experience.

Trent- awww... thanks.

I've never really noticed the giggling thing. I always like joking around and having fun with you and Mr. Right so I take it as a good thing when people laugh. It's not that I think your trying to gain my acceptance by your laughs, but that you just genuially feel like laughing, but I know that your a serious person as well. I've certainly never thought of you as a dumb blonde.

It's all about body language girl! You say something, giggle, and you don't think they are listening? Whhaackkk!! give em a good one right up side the kisser baby! They'll take you seriously then.

Or

You could take imajinit and Muggaz advice
In my personal opinion, there is no reason to get down on yourself about something like that. When I laugh I sound like a sheep.. I really just said that part to make you not feel bad about it. But Fran Drescher does sound like one, and she is awesome! So... that was lame I know. Cheer up!

I have never, ever noticed this about you. You do have a wonderful sense of humor -runs in the family If people don't take you seriously it could be your looks which you cannot change. You look young, thin and blond because you are! But I have seen you in "action" and I always am amazed at how poised you and your sister are with people. (Now if you want someone that giggles to much, look her way!) But I do know that sometime your PERCEPTION of how people act and react to you is probably off if you are not feeling positive about yourself at the time. You don't suck. We enjoy being with you and are so sad to think that you will be farther away soon.

Well girl, you have discovered the root of our personalities. I do the same thing, as you may know, and I think that is why all of our conversations end up laughter. I know what you are talking about, and it sucks that when we want to be serious, someone laughs. Now what can we do? Ummm.... I don't know, I enjoy how light-hearted we try to be, and I know that when we try to be serious we get heard, even if it doesn't seem like it. SO moral of the story, u rule, and you are much more than a blonde girl. Luv ya cuz.

ps u don't suck