Though Shyness Per Se Was Unacceptable, Reserve

Ask Your Child For Information In A Gentle, Nonjudgmental Way, With Specific, Clear Questions. Instead Of “how Was Your Day?” Try “what Did You Do In Math Class Today?” Instead Of “do You Like Your Teacher?” Ask “what Do You Like About Your Teacher?” Or “what Do You Not Like So Much?” Let Her Take Her Time To Answer. Try To Avoid Asking, In The Overly Bright Voice Of Parents Everywhere, “did You Have Fun In School Today?!” She’ll Sense How Important It Is That The Answer Be Yes.

It's Never A Good Idea To Organize Society In A Way That Depletes The Energy Of Half The Population.

It's As If They Have Thinner Boundaries Separating Them From Other People's Emotions And From The Tragedies And Cruelties Of The World.

Shyness Is Inherently Uncomfortable; Introversion Is Not. The Traits Do Overlap, Though Psychologists Debate To What Degree.

When You're More Focused In Getting Your Message Across Than You Are Worrying About How People Are Viewing You, That's Huge.