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Posted inEnvironment, Equality, Lifestyle

Negotiating my identity as an introvert in an extroverted society

Psychological Society of South Africa by Psychological Society of South Africa 9 October 2015

By Magnolia Bahle Ngcobo-Sithole When someone asks me “Who are you?” I often respond by giving my name and surname. If we keep the conversation going long enough I start talking about the work that I do. I may also mention some of my hobbies. The conversation stays superficial and safe. I never talk about […]

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How to survive dinner party small talk

Lizette Louw by Lizette Louw 10 February 2015

If you or anyone close to you has ever made the big move of relocating between the Cape and Gauteng you are probably aware of the stereotypes around their divergent social cultures. Residents of the northern twin cities, after moving south, often describe the social scene in their new home town as clique, and the […]

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