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 Posted: Jun 22 2014 at 2:11pm |
I absolutely agree JP Black people look at you like you're an alien if you're not extroverted AND outgoing. You're either a weirdo or you have an attitude. God forbid yo lightskint too  I think these personality types are much more accepted or tolerated in Asian cultures
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Az~Maverick
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Posted: Jun 22 2014 at 2:18pm |
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I consider myself a "functioning introvert", I can work & do things in public when I have to, but will gladly trade that for a secluded cabin in the mountains in a heartbeat. In my off times, being secluded at home actually recharges my "batteries". Being around people all the time with no breaks drains me.
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Posted: Jun 22 2014 at 2:20pm |
 JoliePoufiasse wrote:
Alias_Avi wrote:
Introverted simply means you gain your energy from being by yourself
Extroverts gain energy from being around other people
Shyness =/= introversion
Anxiety =/= introversion
Immaturity =/= introversion
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Gotcha. I still have the perception that shy people have it hard in the AA community, as if you are expected to project confidence at all times. Some cultures seem more tolerant of shyness, at least in women. Again, it's just my perception.
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That could be because opportunities don't just fall into our laps (or as easily/frequently). Generally, we have to aggressively pursue them. That's my perception.
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Posted: Jun 22 2014 at 2:21pm |
rickysrose wrote:
JoliePoufiasse wrote:
Alias_Avi wrote:
Introverted simply means you gain your energy from being by yourself
Extroverts gain energy from being around other people
Shyness =/= introversion
Anxiety =/= introversion
Immaturity =/= introversion
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Gotcha. I still have the perception that shy people have it hard in the AA community, as if you are expected to project confidence at all times. Some cultures seem more tolerant of shyness, at least in women. Again, it's just my perception.
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That could be because opportunities don't just fall into our laps (or as easily/frequently). Generally, we have to aggressively pursue them. That's my perception.
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I don't know. I'm comparing it to French Caribbean culture and it seems like we are more accepting of shyness as a personality trait. I guess it's something I noticed with in-laws...
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Posted: Jun 22 2014 at 2:21pm |
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well in that case...
I'm both introverted and extroverted...
I get my energy from being around people sometimes...but at other times I must have my distance...
I need a healthy balance...
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Posted: Jun 22 2014 at 2:22pm |
omg that sounds amazing
Az~Maverick wrote:
I consider myself a "functioning introvert", I can work & do things in public when I have to, but will gladly trade that for a secluded cabin in the mountains in a heartbeat. In my off times, being secluded at home actually recharges my "batteries". Being around people all the time with no breaks drains me.
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Posted: Jun 22 2014 at 2:24pm |
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I always knew I was a "weird" (Black) person because I dream of leaving everyone I know and settling in the backwoods of Colorado just living the simple life...
*sigh* i wish
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Posted: Jun 22 2014 at 2:25pm |
Alias_Avi wrote:
omg that sounds amazing
Az~Maverick wrote:
I consider myself a "functioning introvert", I can work & do things in public when I have to, but will gladly trade that for a secluded cabin in the mountains in a heartbeat. In my off times, being secluded at home actually recharges my "batteries". Being around people all the time with no breaks drains me.
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*drools* 
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Posted: Jun 22 2014 at 2:29pm |
there are many black people living the simple life... when people say they're "country" that's the life they mean
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