Haha! I won’t even try to guess the number of times I’ve felt that way. Too often! Sometimes people talk about such truly mindless things that I have no idea how to contribute to the conversation! I’d just prefer to walk away and be by myself than to hear it.
I can completely relate to this – I was constantly told to speak up more at school, and even now I keep pretty quiet in situations with people I don’t particularly want to talk to. I hate competing for air time in group conversations, it’s just not worth the effort!
Boy can I relate! I think it might be getting better, however – I was at a conference recently, and we were all broken into little discussion tables. I spent maybe 1/10 of the time talking, because there were 6 of us at the table. When it came time for each table to summarize our discussion, I was elected, because the others said “I was a good listener.” Hooray! I think this means word is getting out about the benefits of being an introvert.
Haha! I won’t even try to guess the number of times I’ve felt that way. Too often! Sometimes people talk about such truly mindless things that I have no idea how to contribute to the conversation! I’d just prefer to walk away and be by myself than to hear it.
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Yeah, I do a lot of smiling and nodding, then look for the food table, drink table, restroom, or exit.
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I really really love and can relate to this one. Am i able to get an original signed illustration? Is it possible? 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I’m so glad you like this one. 🙂 I will email you.
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I can completely relate to this – I was constantly told to speak up more at school, and even now I keep pretty quiet in situations with people I don’t particularly want to talk to. I hate competing for air time in group conversations, it’s just not worth the effort!
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Yes, it does take effort doesn’t it. 🙂
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Boy can I relate! I think it might be getting better, however – I was at a conference recently, and we were all broken into little discussion tables. I spent maybe 1/10 of the time talking, because there were 6 of us at the table. When it came time for each table to summarize our discussion, I was elected, because the others said “I was a good listener.” Hooray! I think this means word is getting out about the benefits of being an introvert.
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That’s awesome! Bet you did a great job. 🙂
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