Give “Quiet Ones” a Chance

It's your loss if you jump to judge the "quiet ones." Let me tell you what you may be missing. 1. You'll never find a better listener. 2. They are often incredibly observant people. Any judgements they make are formed through deep observation. 3. They are rarely snobs. Most often they love people but are slower to warm up. 4. They prefer deep conversation. It's hard for them to sustain conversation based solely on surface level small talk. 5. When you take the time to befriend a "quiet one" you likely have a friend for life. They value friendship deeply. So.... Where to start? How do you break the awkward silence? Ask questions- lots of questions. Don't rush them rather show you genuinely want to get to know them. Bare with some awkward silences. Soon enough you'll hit a topic they can't stop talking about. Care enough to listen as they open up. You will likely have a grateful and loyal friend for life