Comments on: Be selective about your activities, but do the important ones anyway

By: cb

cb — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:37:39 +0000

Yes, to the birthday person, it just seems terrible if someone doesn’t go to it unless there’s a “good reason.” Sometimes it keeps the peace (or the relationship) to just go on to the party for a while.

By: AMy

AMy — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:19:46 +0000

When my co-worker inviting in her Birthday in their house, she was expecting me to go their Birthday Party but in so tired in my work earlier and i want to rest. But my co-worker waiting and then I go to the Birthday party so that she never upset or disappoint with me if I’m not go in their Birthday Party even I’m so tired.

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By: r4 revolution gold

r4 revolution gold — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:31:46 +0000

Hello
This is a nice post for introverts.I agree with your whole post.I was also like this but I think that sometimes you have to change your view in some situations.Its not like to please people but it is just for you.Thank you for this thoughtful post.

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:23:17 +0000

I agree, most of the time it’s the guilt that plays with our minds. Sometimes even friends do that “you must come, we’re counting on everyone to be there! Don’t be a party pooper.. ” Peer pressure. We just gotta know when to say yes and no.

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By: cb

cb — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:13:52 +0000

It’s a shame and a waste of some of our lives when we go somewhere we don’t want to if it’s no benefit to us at all! Although being invisible at the workplace sounds very appealing to me, I understand it would not be good for my wallet. But I think it’s great you’ve set limits and are able to avoid the events that are just too much!

By: lazygirl

lazygirl — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:04:07 +0000

There’s sooo many times where I just went someplace I didn’t want to go at all because people won’t stop badgering me about going. I have some very pushy co-workers…

So now I do a 50/50 thing, go to some company events and say no to those that I absolutely cannot stomach. It’s not ideal, but what can I do? I also have some handy excuses ready, including family obligations and babysitting.
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By: cb

cb — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:20:45 +0000

Jennie – oh I’m with you 100%. Yet I’ve found so few coworkers who feel that way (or ADMIT to feeling that way).. when we are “offered” team building exercises in another city or a social evening for coworkers. To me, heck, just give me some work to do if I’m not free to do what I want! I’d rather do work at my desk than have some artificial social event.

By: cb

cb — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:18:35 +0000

Oh yes Kristi – it is such a great feeling to have your day or your evening and ENJOY it. It feels as if you snatched it from the jaws of death, if you’d really planned on going to an event and then decided not to!

By: cb

cb — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:16:43 +0000

Oh Brianna I’m sorry to hear it! I really wish you could have a private place to live. Then at least after discussions in class you could come back to some peace and quiet and really recharge. You’re right – you do have to pick and choose – and I really hope you’ll be able to find the things from each “category” that will make you the happiest. Now and in the long run.