@Dan_Lyons I don’t know if I am that commited to it. Last time I stood up before a crowd and give a speech I could barely stand up, I never knew knees could actually knock. Funny though I tend to be vocal in group discussions unless I’m subordinate enough I’m expected just to listen.
@LuckyGuy hah I do listen to NPR, the only non sports related radio stationthat isn’t primarily full of lunacy and screaming rants, though speaking of lunacy I really get a kick out of coast to coast, most of the time. I do like those types of magazines but I don’t always get around to it. The problem occurs when no one knows about anything I mention… I do tend to avoid tv and celeb news..But no doubt if I was in a different society that advice would be valuable. But lol I do tend to be an over sharer.
@marinelife that has been my fall back. But then I often hear more then I want to if you know what I mean.
@Adirondackwannabe I’m right there or always have been. And I am beginning to get the feeling I don’t want to change from listening to my excuses. But this is brave a new world and I need to make what I apparently feel like are sacrifices to improve my odds with it.
@Cruiser I think this is where I feel the most comfortable working on… Baby steps, right? I know people like their ego stroked, but I have problems telling what I feel is a lie, even if its opinion based, I realize this is unrelenting and isolating. I also could improve my observational skills, and do less filling in the blanks and asking more questions. Take things slower, relax.
Thanks so much, collectively you helped me isolate my weaknesses.. and I was able to apply all your suggestions to one which I felt the most comfortable place to start.