I hope I haven't given you all the wrong impression, but....

I'll help you. In case you haven't noticed, I'm the total opposite. I tend to ramble on and on and on and on.... you could ask about how's the weather and I'll go on a rant about my in laws. I love to talk, and I'm not afraid to open up to anyone. People who've just met me seem to already know my life story, and I end up forgetting who I told what to. I'll go on about something and someone will say "Yeah, you told me that" Oh, sorry, I forgot. Then I'll go on about something and they'll stop me and ask what I'm talking about.. "Well didn't I tell you? Oh, I must have told that story to someone else... sorry." Hey look, I'm rambling! Start by responding with more than just 1 sentance!

You come across as a real nice person with great principles. I may not respond on a lot of your discussions but I read them. When I have responded sometimes you were short and straight to the point and other times we engaged in a conversation. You're fine by me Dawn - at least it's easy to know how you think about things and you don't change course midstream like many do Stay the way you are and don't change for others!

I like ya as is Dawn! Yes your responses can be short at times, but I enjoy the humour and occasional sarcasm and cynicism in them! I certainly don't feel like I KNOW you as such, but I've interacted with you long enough to understand your intentions and they're all good! I'll help you practice if you like, but I'm not sure where to start! lol.

I couldn't help you for I am also an introverted person and I am not sure that your personality can EVER change. So yeah...that's it for me for today.

Hi dawn, Its aright. Do not take much pressure on your head. Forget about your lukewarm or hot responses. They are good anyway hurting none. As for your PRACTICE carry it out with heart and soul and you would be the thriving one once again.

Dawn- What sort of practice do you want? I don't always give kissy feely responses either. It really depends upon the topic. If it is a how was your day response, or silly response from those I am friends with, I may be a bit more "mushy", but with most other threads I am very cool. Of course, sometimes my cool nature is said to be blunt, harsh, and unfeeling, but I feel much the same way you do on the subject. I try to always remain tactful, just not gushy with those I am not friends with. I suppose in working on getting to know people, well that just depends upon how quickly you feel comfortable opening up. I consider people my acquaintances until I feel ready to confide in them. Sometimes that takes only a month or so, and other times several years. I suppose the thing you could start with is just asking people how they are, or leaving them notes, or when responding giving something personal like "I hope the kids are well" or something that lets the person know you recall something about them. And using someone's name is also a great way to make contact. If you know it and have permission to open with their name online that is a good way to let them know you think of them more then just a screen name. Hope that helps a bit. Namaste-Anora

Hey, I can understand you completely for I am exactly like that. An introvert who do not start a conversation and cannot express her feelings right then, right there is largely misinterpreted. I am working on it as well. I think, opening up is important and I am trying to do that through my pen which can let go more than my mouth.

I don't find you introverted at all. You start way more discussions than I do and I find you outgoing and friendly...so there!

Nope you haven't give me the wrong impression. You haven't even given me the right impression. LOL Wrong or right, it doesn't matter to me none. I'm just here to have fun!

I rather like your to-the-point, honest responses. I enjoy your sarcasm and wit. But I understand wanting to be less introverted. Lukewarm?... well sometimes that is just necessary. I have never felt put off by a response of yours. I would very much like to know you better and if chatting more would feel like practice to you then it would be a win-win for us.

Hi dawnald, I don't see you this way at all. I love your responses and think you are fine just the way you are. I can't imagine that anyone would be put off with your responses...they are friendly and thoughtful...at least all that I've seen.

Ooh goody. I wanna talk to you Dawn. I have persi.....percy....perspiration....perception.....persil......permission.....well that thing whatever it is. I can go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on...............

What would you like me to do?

You just need to be yourself. Open, honest people shine on Mylot and you are one of those. Concise, logical and to the is good if that's your style. Some of the nicest people on Mylot have responded to you, so you're definitely putting over the right impression. Keep on as you are and don't fix it if it isn't broke!