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Jan 29, 2008, 11:10 PM
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I didn't read the original essay (yet), but this guy's tips in the post are perfect. I would be much happier if people took them to heart when dealing with me. I'm guessing there are others who feel the same way.
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Jan 30, 2008, 12:15 AM
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God yes - this should be mandatory reading for everyone in sales and marketing. The article is totally me, but this Friday, I'm being shipped off to a communications consultant to learn to be more expressive in interviewing by my outplacement agency. And I had a recruiter tell me she couldn't place me because I wasn't enthusiastic enough LOL I;m an accountant. And now I'm supposed to network to try and find a job - my anxiety level is through the roof.
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Jan 30, 2008, 10:13 AM
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Candy, You are brave to post his Thanks so much.
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Jan 30, 2008, 10:30 AM
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I did have to laugh at the suggestion, "if I don't know you, don't talk to me" -- how is someone supposed to know that if they don't know you?
My husband has the coffee and time to wake up problem; but he just tells me "You're going to fast for me" if I try to talk to him too soon, I don't think it is because he has to be quiet. I'm more introverted/quiet in that way than he is. Maybe we should create a symbol/pin of some sort to wear :-)
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Jan 30, 2008, 10:30 AM
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Thanks so much candybear! That was very interesting and shed some light on why I am the way I am at times. I think I'm a mixture of introvertedness/extrovertedness LOL (are those even words??? LOL)
I don't like going out a lot. Never have been up to shopping etc....and I do turn away from folks I see in stores or malls that I know. I never really knew why I did that. Never gave it much thought. I guess I just considered it to be a personality defect. I too need my coffee in the morning to get myself jumpstarted. Even if it is only decaff LOL. It was great to see how many things I connected with in that article.  sabby |
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Jan 30, 2008, 10:37 AM
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I used to be a good mixture, but as I get older I'm more the introvert in real life. I guess I'm still a mixture but switched it up, because I'm more the extrovert online...
Very interesting and yes, some of my thoughts and feelings at times were in that article! I've always needed alot of time just to "be"...whether it's inside my own head or in my environment. Thank you! KD
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Jan 30, 2008, 11:11 AM
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This is great- the 2 things I really relate to is needing to talk about BIG issues instead of small talk.....ooohh how I HATE small talk, I'm always delving into the bigger issues, manipulating conversations until it's about something deep...the other thing I like in the article is after being in a group, needing alone time to recharge- when I'm working I go to the basement to get ice and this releases me from people just for a little bit, to bond with ME a little......this is a great article....
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Jan 30, 2008, 11:21 AM
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Perna, Mine was much the same response as yours. I felt myself nodding yes, yes, yes as I read because it made me feel special, like hey, I'm the one with the feelings here, not you!. I think theres better ways with dealing with our differences rather then a manifesto, rather narcisstic to me.
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Jan 30, 2008, 11:44 PM
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Oh gee, Candy, I feel like a very bad person now. I always chat with others while standing in line. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
 Hugs, Jan
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Jan 31, 2008, 12:15 AM
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It's OK Jan, I either pretend I didn't hear or just smile a pained little smile and nod and get on with my day.
 You're not a bad person!
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Jan 31, 2008, 12:19 AM
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