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05.23.08, 16:42 PM General Topics
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Ladies I need genuine help here. I am invited to a Girls Night - largely because these are the wives of my DHs friends. I am shy and people think I am a bitch. I need some advice on how I can endear myself to these women and make some friends, finally! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:42 PM Flag
 

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have just enough to drink so you aren't shy, but not enough so that you are obnoxious [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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lol! good advice. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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people think you're a bitch? why? just b/c you're shy? that doesn't seem right. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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happens all the time. People misinterprete quietness for bitchiness [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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smile. look people in the eye and compliment them [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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ok dumb wuestion - does everyone get a compliment or do I sprinkle them around? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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np don't over do it but yes, a complement to everyone will go a lolng way. They will think you are charming [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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don't talk about yourself. Ask questions, smile a lot and you will be fine [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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yes, all you need to do is listen (act interested, ask questions, nod) and people walk away thinking you're a great conversationalist. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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OR yup. WOrks every time. I used to be shy til I learned this little trick [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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go out and get yourself a fantastic new outfit for the event. if you feel good / look good you are likely to be more social. I always go by the "act as if" motto. Act as if you are the friendliest girl in town, they are sure to buy it if you believe it!! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.23.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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