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Post by altaira on Oct 5, 2004 9:36:49 GMT -5
Does anyone have problems with being "publically shy", where your shyness and quietness are noticeable, particularly in the workplace?
I've been bullied/harassed and spoken down to because of my quietness, and wonder
what strategies others have for putting up an assertive work professional front?
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Derrick
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Post by Derrick on Oct 12, 2004 19:25:52 GMT -5
I find the main thing is self image... it's important to look at your shyness and introvertedness as ASSETS, and stop putting yourself down. You do that, portray a friendly aura if gentleness, and have confidence in who you are, and any comments you do get will roll right off you... of course this is easier said then done.. I'm still working on this myself after reading a book on the subject, but I am being proactive and making progress.
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Post by Schmoo on Oct 13, 2004 2:08:33 GMT -5
I try to dress professional and work on appearance (b/c that's something I can more easily control than my shyness). I rehearse what I want to say beforehand like a script. If someone is harrassing/intimidating, I just try to let them know by my body language what I feel about them (and avoid them as much as possible).
It would be great to have at least one strong (and important) ally at work.
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Post by lonelyheart on Oct 16, 2004 3:22:21 GMT -5
I don't work as yet but I used to get put down / given a hard time for being so shy at school. I am too scared to find part time work too, and i really need the money as well.  |
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