2006-08-30 06:22:27 · 8 answers · asked by mbp 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Introverts are often so because they feel the reactions of others.....specifically acceptance, rejection and ridicule........also when you are not good with words.....those who are can therefore many times get the better of verbal exchange.
Choose your conversational partners carefully.......study their character........practice with those who are not mean hearted or cruel by nature.........especially find a caring talker and explain your struggle
Also write down important interactions in a script form....like a trial run....anticipate reaction statement and you won't have to think on your feet....you'll have time......this only works for when you have a really important verbal exchange coming that you can anticipate....but it will help for those instances
2006-08-30 06:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by steve f 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many non-Witness Biblical scholars have problems with Acts 20:28. The New World Translation doesn't leave its readers in the dark. There is an appendix for this verse. They explain what is found in the Westcott and Hort Greek text, on which the NWT is based. They explain that Westcott and Hort thought perhaps this verse contains an early scribal error, something not unheard of among textual critics. They also explain that several ancient Greek manuscripts say the "congregation of the 'Lord,'" not the "congregation of 'God.'" With those facts in mind, the NWT translators decided to translate the verse they way they did. Myself, I would translate this verse with the "congregation of the Lord" reading. But that's just me. I do work with the Greek, and study textual criticism. If you really understood the science of textual criticism, then you'd understand that this really isn't a big deal. People are making too much fuss over it.
2016-03-27 01:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While not belittling what you see as a problem I do want to point that being introverted has absolutely nothing to do with it. I'm introverted and a professional clown! Introverted simply means you recharge your energy by being by yourself. It doesn't even mean you don't like being around people or even strangers, just that you lose energy by doing so. (As opposed to extroverts who gain energy around other people.)
As for your problem, I have two suggestions.
1 read more. The larger you exposure to vocabulary and literature the easier time you will have in real life.
2 practice. And I don't mean in front of the mirror. Go out and talk to people, break out of your comfort zone. The only way to gain or perfect any skill, including speaking and social interaction, it so practice.
Good luck!!
I don't normally go back and edit these things, but I really do take exception to one of the comments right before mine, that introverts are not as quick on their feet. Again, that has nothing to do with being introverted and everything to do with simply be just that, not as quick on their feet. As I said before, I'm a professional clown, and I'm in school to be a teacher, I couldn't survive in either profession without being quick witted.
2006-08-30 06:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Start writing and drawing like the devil is on your tail*, think like there is no tomorrow, don't give a damn what the general populace thinks, get up on stage to perform what you wrote and be happy to only say things that are worth saying. Whether or not all this leads to becoming more articulate and more confident to speak I am not sure, but I guarantee you will be happier.
2006-08-30 06:28:02 · answer #4 · answered by McAtterie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start journaling--a great exercise to help you. Introverts are not quick on their feet, but can articulate thoughts on paper. My husband has the same struggles. It takes him much longer to process things, but I find him to be thoughtful in his written expressions!
2006-08-30 06:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
from personal experience my suggestion is to take your time speaking when possible, don't let yourself feel rushed so you can clearly get out whatever it is you want to say. also sometimes it's good to throw caution the wind and just say things instead of holding back. don't worry too much what other people will think, especially in casual environments, just let go and express yourself. it takes time but eventually u will become somewhat more comfortable speaking and maybe even more outgoing but it is definitely something that takes time and practice
2006-08-30 06:42:04 · answer #6 · answered by babygirla718 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
talk to someone rather than yourself. i hope you can find somebody you can trust. interaction with other people is vital to human experience. it's good to keep the ball bouncing. it'll help you mature and know more of yourself as you get to know others.
2006-08-30 06:30:59 · answer #7 · answered by di_ako_guapo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take your time...find subjects you enjoy, and chit chat away:)
2006-08-30 06:28:15 · answer #8 · answered by Michele J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋