jgnat, thanks for the reference! I have to get that, and the book Quiet that Xanthippe is reading as well
Are You Raising An Introvert?
by darth frosty 172 Replies latest jw friends
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tornapart
That bottom hamster ball on no1. is exactly how it feels for me with my extrovert sister! LOL
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warehouse
a watcher wrote:
I refuse some privileges because it would mean too much contact with others. CAs and RCs are uncomfortable for me, but I go to encourage my friends.
I know exactly how you feel. I've refused privileges for almost the same reason. I can't bear to hear my name announced from the platform, and just thinking about the congratulatory phase afterwards makes me feel like someone is scraping their nails down a chalkboard. Also, when I ask the elders, "what convinces you that I have holy spirit operating upon me" they can't seem to enunciate an appropriate answer, or if I ask "what do you think I can work on?" they say, "oh wow, nothing, you're doing great", which is epic lies because EVERYONE has something they can work on or improve.
CA and RC/DC are daunting for me. Thankfully I am a brother, and usually I am in an assignment, so I can hang around in an office or a department and take cover during the sensory-overload social hours. Talks are great because one person is speaking at a time, which allows me great reflection time, and I can zone out if the speaker starts parroting hearsay or otherwise engaging in unobjective organizational suppositions.
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warehouse
darth,
lol, along with tornapart's comment, the very last caption made me lol! Also, now that I think about it, Picard is an introvert, and Kirk is an extrovert, which is why when asked which one, I always pick Picard. Ha, makes sense!
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Hortensia
Thanks for bringing back this discussion. I've always been highly introverted, and sometimes being in a crowd feels like being nibbled to death by ducks. Too much input, it makes me tired. But, I like people and like being around them. I'm occasionally misunderstood -- people think I'm stand-offish or arrogant, but I'm just quiet and prone to leave groups earlier than anyone else.
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darth frosty
I'm glad we live in bothe an age of enlightenment and meme's!
and the greatest person you can be to an introvert
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Apognophos
The last pic is a very good point. Do not point out that an introvert is being quiet. For God's sake, please stop doing that to us.
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