Is it forced socialization or what?
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Always say you're coming and then don't show up.  Only works for large companies.  I know a guy who did that for 30 years.\n\nPersonally I think you should show up, say hello to your boss and then disappear.
769510
Brilliant question. I believe it is the cultural layering we get as we are socialized into our various "clans" (religions, class structures, value systems, etc etc). This formative experience shapes us, molds us away from being truly empathic and into being more regimented and con-formative.
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Personally, I think either one of two things has happened.\nEither:\nOne-You've presented yourself in such a manner that others feel comfortable approaching you for help.\nOr\nTwo-You've helped others in the past to the point that you are now allowing them to take adavantage of you.\n\nAfter all with a few exceptions no one can take advantage of you unless you let them.
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They freak me out too sometimes. I think for me it is because i am more introverted than extroverted. I dont like the feeling of having to be "on" for an extended period of time, socializing and talking and making good impressions. To me it is draining and I would usually rather listen to some good music. However its good to force yourself once in a while so you dont become a shut-in. The trick is moderation and respecting your own unique personality because its ok to not like those situations. Good luck.
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Now...I won't bore anyone with answering this question...plus there are some good answers already...on the topic...\nHowever, can't help noticing...YOU are a man (although not mine..:P)...YOU are telling me what to do...(*speak up*)\nAnd what that makes you?? The S...S (no intention to be offensive, just playing...:D)\n\nI might just feel rebellious and stubborn...and cross my arms in front of you and say nothing...for once...:P \n(isn't reverse psychology working or what..:P)
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Very strange, I was discussing a girl with a friend earlier tonight. She is extremely shy and it's difficult for me to understand what she's thinking half of the time. I used to be introverted and then had a major incident and came out extroverted. I asked a psychologist if it was possible to change in that fashion. She replied "Yes, people may change with time. However it usually happens because of some life changing event". Good luck.
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We can sometimes make a annoyance of ourselves by hanging with a friend every waking moment (figuratively speaking of course).\n\nPeople sometimes want time to themselves or to hang out with another friend at other times.\n\nWhen I was around 16 I used to wear my welcome out by not realizing this and was a pest without knowing it.  Give your friend some room, and explain you really had no idea you was cramping her. Explain you don't want to lose the friendship.., and for pete's sake, give your friend some room and you can hang with other people in between times... or simply spend time with you in between times...\n\nYou would be amazed at the fun or even benefits being solitary can be. YES it embarrassed me and I lost a good friend by not recognizing they have to have space.
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Yes; too seriously.\nI don't talk much and,when I do say something, everyone is listening.\nThis is very stressful.
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children need socialization as soon as possible with their peers, or you can get negative results.  a friend of mine has a son in kindergarten who previously has stayed home with a nanny, and he's become a bully due to his lack of "people" skills.  i don't think pre-k should necessarily be "mandatory", but children should at least be inrolled in some form of social group prior to kindergarten.
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They're trying to change you. It's common for people to try to get under your skin if you're too calm and serene. I don't know why. It's like having an itch. you just have to scratch it.
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me too, OMG we can definitely relate! i'm too polite and i feel like i'm interrupting other people's conversations if i just butt in. but now i'm starting to realize, but observing my friends that it's okay and that no one will hate you just because you interrupted a conversation. it's a way to make friends. and i'm also really shy. just join clubs in school, cuz that's what i do.
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idk but it doesnt sound like the proper social behavior considered by OUR culture!!=]
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not every ones personality clicks. however, we don't have to please everybody because we cant! however, it is good to be sosociable with all people! a simple hello, a smile. or a thank you if we are in a store . so if people act differently its them not you or i.  we all should try to get along as far as we can. if we cant then move on. history, culture, whatever the case may be we all should have a conscience!! we all know right from wrong and good and bad. god made us that way!!! so if people act differently its not you or i its them! i hope you see my  point on this matter. and yes every culture has their own beliefs .  and their own ways.that does not mean they have to be rude or unsocialable  people talk different languages. so we all don't talk different languages however its good to take a foreign language. it can be very use full. i took french, and Spanish. that way i can talk to other people and make friends. like i said some are sociable some are not. i just move on. shake the dust off my feet. its their loss. maybe our gain. thank you Kat
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i guess it's a bit like teaching - in order to get a class full of kids to calm down you have more success whispering than shouting because it is different - this translates into the advert world by being a break from the over-stimulation that we are bombarded with day in day out - interesting question ty
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Which answer on there talked about forcing children into anything?
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Embarrassed? No. But nervous, Yes. Everybody gets nervous, just that some people aren't that obvious. Even an introvert may get nervous getting onto a stage in front of many people. What you need is to get used to speaking in front of large groups and learn to deal with it. There are lessons and classes on public speaking, they are even offered in high schools and colleges.
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They enable people to be "ADDICTED" to close verbal contact with friends, family and co-workers.. In my opinion, some people cannot EXIST without being in contact with people 24hrs/7days per week.. It's sad.. \n\nInstead of helping people evolve socially.. I feel like their creating a generation of people that are REGRESSING/DE-EVOLVING socially..