Originally Posted By Mary Poppins I've been going to the philosopher's discussion group but didn't say much. I am now going to a study session on the life of Paul and I talked twice!!! Now that I was the first person to say something, I can sit back and let the other 16 people have a turn at speaking. I've done my bit and can now rest on my laurels.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Sorry about the brevity. The series is entitled "The Eclipse of Empire" and deals with Paul's dissemination of the gospel throughout the Roman empire. Supper is included. It's great.
Originally Posted By dshyates Ohh, THAT Paul. OK I was just kidding ya. I knew all along which Paul. Anyway, proud of your assertiveness in speakin' right up. Don't be shy in the future. The worst you can be is wrong. And I was married for 18 years so I'm used to being wrong. Just ask my Ex.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins dshydrates, I took an assertiveness course a while back, now. It taught me that it was okay to be wrong! I thought you had to absolutely sure you were right! I It's strange because in university I had all kinds of verbal presentations but that was related to nursing and so I had lots to say. But years later, I lost my confidence.
