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Old 02-10-2006, 08:00 AM   #3 (permalink)
Redjake
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I used to be a hardcore introvert, and still am partially, but I realized that not talking to people sucks. Around, say, circa 1998, (8th grade for me), I decided to just start talking to people as much as possible and talking in class (not out of turn, just whenever I could) and I haven't turned back since. It's a lot funner and you meet tons of new people. Also, I believe you become stronger and can handle new situations and experiences a lot better when you are a "social butterfly." You aren't afraid/uncomfortable with talking to strangers or people who are "higher up" than you. It takes practice but soon you'll get the hang of it and never turn back. I don't see how I was so quiet for all those years.

That being said, there is a time to be quiet and a time to be social. Make sure you don't mix these boundaries up!
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