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Susanna77 · 03-21-2009, 10:30 AM

I still consider myself an introvert but that's OK. That's me. I don't get nervous in the presence of strangers anymore, or at least, as time went by and with work (being exposed to social situations) I began to learn how to deal with meeting strangers on a daily basis and having to be chatty.

I still don't like business meetings/lunches, but once I get there I know I'll look far worse if I sit in a corner and don't talk to people so I just mingle and chat to people. Do I love it? No. But it can be done.

Saying that, yesterday the day didn't start very well and I had to go to a few govt depts. to sort some papers and at some point I found myself stuttering. I was like "what the heck"? I actually laughed at myself.

Don't be too hard on yourself. Acceptance is a great thing and it's probably the only thing that will help. Don't try to be like those you call "extroverts".

03-21-2009, 10:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
Susanna77 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 273	I still consider myself an introvert but that's OK. That's me. I don't get nervous in the presence of strangers anymore, or at least, as time went by and with work (being exposed to social situations) I began to learn how to deal with meeting strangers on a daily basis and having to be chatty. I still don't like business meetings/lunches, but once I get there I know I'll look far worse if I sit in a corner and don't talk to people so I just mingle and chat to people. Do I love it? No. But it can be done. Saying that, yesterday the day didn't start very well and I had to go to a few govt depts. to sort some papers and at some point I found myself stuttering. I was like "what the heck"? I actually laughed at myself. Don't be too hard on yourself. Acceptance is a great thing and it's probably the only thing that will help. Don't try to be like those you call "extroverts".