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Hoyt

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9. I think 20 of those apply to me. I have done a lot of large group speaking. As long as I'm prepared,

Reply to dixiegrrrrl (Original post)

Thu Oct 23, 2014, 12:24 PM

Oct 2014

I like it. I usually like to get their right when it's my time, and leave right away. Otherwise, I'll start sweating and get all panicky.

My long-term relationships have been with extroverts who understand that I might just disappear at any moment at a party, in a large store, etc. I'm fairly comfortable one-on-one, especially if at home, in my car, etc.

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If you are a loner, you are not alone...heh....look at this: [View all] dixiegrrrrl Oct 2014 OP

The three you picked are also true for me. antiquie Oct 2014 #1

Essentially the article talked about behavior in terms of energy dixiegrrrrl Oct 2014 #3

All true in my experience. antiquie Oct 2014 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author appalachiablue Oct 2014 #7

Most of those definitely apply to me in one way or other. arcane1 Oct 2014 #2

Right on target. silverweb Oct 2014 #5

I know I'm introverted. ChazInAz Oct 2014 #6

You got them all? dixiegrrrrl Oct 2014 #8

I think 20 of those apply to me. I have done a lot of large group speaking. As long as I'm prepared, Hoyt Oct 2014 #9