Chapter 9
SHAKING OFF THE EMOTIONAL INFLUENCES OF OTHERS
INTROVERTS FIND IT EASY to feel others’ emotions; for highly sensitive people, this is especially true. Introverts have the advantage of being able to read between the lines by observing others’ words and nonverbal cues. They can make a decision or a judgment with the tiniest of hints; however, a drawback to this is that introverts are more likely to be affected by others’ emotions. I think that introverts are mostly quiet when they talk and they don’t like intense phrasing and expressions. They’re calm when communicating and they’re practical and realistic in what they talk about. The opposite type of person (an extrovert) is around as well, of course. They might have a quick-tempered ...
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