29-08-2016, 08:33 PM
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Articulation ... annat
Having spent a great deal of my life being so horribly shy that I would, on occasions, not speak and then if I did would spend hours, days, weeks wondering if I'd made a complete prat of myself, I find that I am gradually becoming more and more verbose.The internet has definitely helped, in that once I managed to join in a few games on a genealogical forum, I realised people were not necessarily laughing at me and some of them actually liked me !
This has gradually spilled over into real life.
Looking back to the period when my husband became terminally ill, was another turning point.
It was so SO difficult to face and deal with getting to and from the hospital for a start (catching buses) and then the encounters with hospital staff.
When he died, I found that I was begining to gain confidence and a lot of this was due to 'grown up' people actually listening to what I had to say and not just giving me a funny look.
This year, a few people (on the internet and in real life) have volunteered that they think I am articulate !
I have been both incredulous and grateful for their 'out of the blue' comments.
Just felt like saying that
29-08-2016, 09:14 PM
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Re: Articulation ... annat
Originally Posted by Meg
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It is good you are gaining confidence Rachel 
I would not have considered you to be shy .
Originally Posted by Purwell
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Don't be shy, lambast the stupid people that spout rubbish.
I am non-confrontational and dislike arguements, so I steer clear and watch them make idiots of themselves.
Originally Posted by Aysa
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Yes I agree Meg I would never have thought you shy Rachel....the opposite in fact.
I have always enjoyed the English language and over the years have been learning to express myself in some kind of concise manner.
What annoys me greatly is that I am usually unable to flow pleasantly and in times of stress, my thoughts on here will come out as short statements.
Learning all the time (I hope) ... osmosis ?
29-08-2016, 09:32 PM
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Re: Articulation ... annat
Originally Posted by Rachel
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Having spent a great deal of my life being so horribly shy that I would, on occasions, not speak and then if I did would spend hours, days, weeks wondering if I'd made a complete prat of myself, I find that I am gradually becoming more and more verbose.The internet has definitely helped, in that once I managed to join in a few games on a genealogical forum, I realised people were not necessarily laughing at me and some of them actually liked me !
This has gradually spilled over into real life.
Looking back to the period when my husband became terminally ill, was another turning point.
It was so SO difficult to face and deal with getting to and from the hospital for a start (catching buses) and then the encounters with hospital staff.
When he died, I found that I was begining to gain confidence and a lot of this was due to 'grown up' people actually listening to what I had to say and not just giving me a funny look.
This year, a few people (on the internet and in real life) have volunteered that they think I am articulate !
I have been both incredulous and grateful for their 'out of the blue' comments.
Just felt like saying that
29-08-2016, 09:38 PM
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Re: Articulation ... annat
I've always enjoyed your posts on here (or on social media) and they do make me laugh! So keep at it. I think I've gained more confidence these last few years, by virtue of my voluntary work (allotment and computer lessons).Can you not try adult education classes? Volunteering in shops, or some charity? It would help you enormously.
29-08-2016, 09:57 PM
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Re: Articulation ... annat
Originally Posted by Jazzi
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I've always enjoyed your posts on here (or on social media) and they do make me laugh! So keep at it. I think I've gained more confidence these last few years, by virtue of my voluntary work (allotment and computer lessons).Can you not try adult education classes? Volunteering in shops, or some charity? It would help you enormously.
Charity shops ? one of my nightmares
Think it would be the end of me.
AND HOW DARE YOU LAUGH when I'm being serious !
Good for you finding confidence in your chosen
activities
You always seem very positive and an inspiration.
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