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 <title>Dear Poll: Do You Like to Stand Out in a Crowd?</title>
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 <description>&lt;!-- no strip poll --&gt;&lt;!-- no rss --&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;epoll-view-2152090&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script type=&quot;text/javascript&quot;&gt;new Ajax.Request(&#039;/epoll/view/2152090&#039;,{method:&#039;get&#039;,onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$(&#039;epoll-view-2152090&#039;);epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});&lt;/script&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;!-- /no rss --&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;inline left&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/0/3362/40_2008/Woman-standing-Out.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;right image preview&quot; height=&quot;428&quot; width=&quot;285&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;I’m an observer by nature, but that&#039;s not to say I suddenly become shy in a group setting. In fact, I&#039;m happy to be the leader of the pack now and then. Even so, the idea of having all eyes on me does send a shiver down my spine and get my heart racing. But some people are at their best when they can stand out in a crowd. Does that sound like you?&lt;/p&gt;
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 &lt;label class=&quot;option&quot;&gt;&lt;input type=&quot;radio&quot; name=&quot;edit[choice]&quot; value=&quot;2&quot;   class=&quot;form-radio&quot; /&gt; No way — The best part of being in a crowd is that you get to blend in.&lt;/label&gt;
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 &lt;label class=&quot;option&quot;&gt;&lt;input type=&quot;radio&quot; name=&quot;edit[choice]&quot; value=&quot;3&quot;   class=&quot;form-radio&quot; /&gt; Other — Please share. &lt;/label&gt;
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 <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>Relationship Protocol: Do You Mix His Friends With Yours? </title>
 <link>http://dearsugar.com/2150837</link>
 <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;inline left&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/0/3362/40_2008/Couple-Friends.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;left image preview&quot; height=&quot;228&quot; width=&quot;350&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Doing just about anything with a group can be tricky. The more people, the more opinions and personalities are butting up against one another. And combining two groups together can upset any kind of balance that’s already been achieved, which is often the case when you try to combine your friends with your boyfriend’s. Even so, I think it’s worth a try, since establishing a group of mutual friends is completely convenient when it comes to socializing. What do you think? Do you mix your friends with his? Or are they both fairly separate? &lt;/p&gt;
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 <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>The How-To Lounge: Going Out With a Group</title>
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 <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;inline left&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/0/3362/35_2008/200324316-001.preview.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;left image preview&quot; height=&quot;230&quot; width=&quot;350&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Enjoying a night or weekend with a group is almost always a strange mix of fun and frustration.  As exciting as a good group dynamic might be, it can also be difficult to manage. If everyone starts tugging in different directions, it’s not uncommon for tension to build. If you encounter your share of group outings, read my ideas for making them a bit easier and &lt;/p&gt;
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 <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>Are You an Introvert or Extravert?</title>
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 <description>&lt;!-- no strip poll --&gt;&lt;!-- no rss --&gt;&lt;div id=&quot;epoll-view-574533&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script type=&quot;text/javascript&quot;&gt;new Ajax.Request(&#039;/epoll/view/574533&#039;,{method:&#039;get&#039;,onSuccess:function(transport){var epoll=$(&#039;epoll-view-574533&#039;);epoll.update(transport.responseText);}});&lt;/script&gt;&lt;noscript&gt;&lt;!-- /no rss --&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;a href=&quot;/154643&quot; &gt;Myers-Briggs personality test&lt;/a&gt;, we are either naturally introverted or extraverted.  It doesn&#039;t necessarily mean you either prefer hanging out with other people or by yourself -  rather it refers to the determination of your source of energy.  Check out this chart and tell me if you are an introvert or extravert.
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Introverts...&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Tend to be more naturally active, expressive, social.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;They talk more than they listen.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;They think out loud.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;They act and then think.
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&lt;li&gt;Are interested in many things, they have many hobbies.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Can sometimes be easily distracted.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Prefer being around people a lot.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;They have high amounts of energy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You are extraverted if being with people gets you excited and energizes you.&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;li&gt;Tend to be more reserved, quiet, cautious.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;They listen more than they talk.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;They think quietly in their head.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;They think and then act.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Are interested in fewer things, but with a greater amount of focus and depth.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Have powers of high concentration.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Feel comfortable being alone.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;They have quiet, calm energy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;You are introverted if hanging out in a crowd makes you feel tired.&lt;/li&gt;
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 <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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