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surrenderedlife says:
hey folks...moo was just telling me about this group...she is pretty terrific, isn't she? She helped me get plugged in...and I am pretty shy.
When she told me about this group, it gave me an idea...do any of you know your MBTI score is?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator
There are lots of these test online...I quick googled one ...http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
I've always wanted to ask people in a group like this...lol...but was too shy/
Psychic reading here...I bet all of you will have "I" as your first letter...
posted Jul 27
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moo says:
oh for gawds sakes surrenderedlife - you're making me blush! (and you know how easy that is for shy people like us!)
Thanks for the links .. I think I already know my answers...
posted Jul 27
moo says:
ok, took the test and I'm ISFP
You are:
very expressed introvert (I got 89% in this section, unsurprisingly!)
moderately expressed sensing personality
moderately expressed feeling personality
slightly expressed perceiving personality
Don't know if it would change if I took it again - I am clear about the answers regarding how I react in social situations or how I feel about being in groups of people. Some of the other sections I could have answered either way - but yes, told me what I already knew...
posted Jul 27
surrenderedlife says:
Thanks for taking the test, Moo. I doubt it would change, you have a stable personality. Letters can shift over time, but I doubt it in you case...and that is not a bad thing. Interesting! These don't label so much as describe. There is a wide range within each type. I see it more as helping the individual understand themselves a bit better. Plus, I have come around to the idea that introversion is not a bad thing.
posted Jul 27
heather says:
ISTP, 56% introverted.
I do enjoy finding out more about myself with tests like these, they can be pretty insightful.
@sl: thanks for recommending this site.
posted 1 week ago
moo says:
As the creator of this group, I think I should take the initiative here (though I'm rather too shy to do it and don't expect any of you to answer...)
There's quite a few faces in here that I don't recognise - you're probably hiding away.
Let me say that when I made this group I was cripplingly shy both on- and offline. Now I'm not so shy online (though I can be a bit touchy at times and take things the wrong way) but I remain shy in real life.
Today we had a whole day's diversity training at work and the prospect of role-playing or having to stand up and "tell us a little bit about yourself" had me breaking out in a cold sweat (and I am not joking).
Tomorrow night my work dept are going out for an after-work meal together - again, a social situation where i feel out of my comfort zone.
I really hate feeling like this and I wonder if it will ever get any better for me?
That's all - back to your hiding places...
posted Jul 15
sweetevilcindy says:
Hello, everyone,
If anyone should be here, it's definitely I! I get so at a loss for words with people I don't know. Even online, my shyness is somewhat reflected, though in person, I'd be VERY quiet. I truly wish I wasn't shy, I really would love to become more outgoing and spontaneous. Feeling nervous around people is not a good feeling.
posted Apr 27
Elena says:
Hi everyone. I'm extremely shy like the other members here. I'm totally comfortable online, but in person? Forget it. It's like night and day and no matter what I do, I can't get past that. Sigh...feeling kind of awkward now. ...
posted Jan 29
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moo says:
You're in the right place elena.
Why do you think I started the group in the first place (and I suspect a fair few people will be looking at this comment and thinking that I'm a big fat liar), but the truth is I'm so shy it hurts sometimes - and though I AM getting better, with the help of my online friends, in real life I hate social situations and avoid them at all costs.
posted Jan 29
jo says:
I can really identify with your feelings. Because of my job, I'm forced outside my comfort-zone and made to be very social. Truth be told...I'm much more happy just hanging out around the house or with my very small group of friends.
Isn't it wonderful that we have this outlet for our alter-egos to come out and play?
posted Jan 29
moo says:
yep!
I'm constantly amazed - and often wonder if my inner (internet) self is more the real me than the real-life me... those thoughts can drive you nuts though - what's real and what isn't.
posted Jan 29
surrenderedlife says:
jo I agree with you...I feel better around a small group of close friends. My work has me interact with large groups...and I can pull it off....for awhile, then I have to go "hole up" for a bit before I can do it again.
posted Jul 27
heshta says:
I'm absolutely horrible on the phone, and I totally have to get over my nerves in person too.
posted Dec 13
Brad says:
For some reason, I am super shy in my Algebra 2 class.. Maybe because I hate my teacher, maybe because I find it boring.. I don't know, but I am shy in there...
posted Dec 8
EmptySmile says:
I learned that the best way to approach someone is not to tell them stories about how you're crazy. I think that's helpful advice for people who are shy and trying to form social relationships.
posted Oct 5
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surrenderedlife says:
Ok, just had a thought.
I am pretty introverted. I have to recharge with alot of alone time. I go through periods where I am pretty outgoing...or more than normal. I also feel what I call introversion pushback, where part of me is saying...recharge, recharge. The 4th of July saw me at a big campout party with a large group of friends. I've been going out to movies, events, spending alot of time with people, and enjoying it...to a point. This weekend I was invited to another campout with some friends I feel very comfortable with...but I knew I needed to spend time by myself for a day or so. They knew me well enough that they didn't get offended. It pays to know yourself and not feel guilty when your mind and body is telling you to recharge. I'll also add, communicate this to your friends. It goes over better than suddenly withdrawing.
posted Jul 27