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Do You Get More Introverted As You Get Older?
There’s the possibility that many of us become more introverted as we get older. Our personalities change with life experiences. We become more self-aware and along with that, perhaps there’s an inclination to be more reserved on different levels. Perhaps for many of us, we become naturally introverted with time and find this meaningful. Susan…
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5 Reasons Introverts Dislike Phone Calls
If you’re an introvert, maybe you don’t like talking on the phone. Maybe you hate making or receiving calls most of the time. Maybe you feel anxious hearing the ring or buzz of your phone. Or your heart pounds when you’re dialing someone, scattered mind feverishly wondering what’s to come. Or you go out of…
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11 Ways To Respond To ‘Why Are You So Quiet?’
If you’re an introvert or usually not much of a talker, you’ve probably been asked, ‘Why are you so quiet?’. You’ve also probably wondered how to respond to this question. You might feel this question is annoying, rude or not polite, feel that you’re being judged for being quiet or silent. Or judged for simply…
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7 Ways To Stop Talking To Someone Without Being Rude
There are times when you’ll encounter people who are up for a chat and will talk away. But you don’t want to talk and want to avoid them. You might wonder: how do you stop talking to someone without being rude? How do you end a conversation politely, especially if the other person won’t stop…
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Why Are Some Asians So Quiet All The Time?
There’s the common racial stereotype that Asians are quiet, and also shy and silent all the time. Sometimes this is true and there are reasons behind that. Many of these reasons are due to cultural upbringing stemming from school and class. Cultural upbringing and values also play a part in why some Asians are quieter…
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Why It’s Okay To Eat Alone
I don’t mind eating alone. I don’t mind asking for a “table for one”. But what I do mind is getting grief for dining by myself. My Chinese-Malaysian parents are big on eating meals as a family, which is what many Asian families do. Growing up in Malaysia and Singapore, we ate dinner together almost…
Mabel Kwong 