I understand that I have that problem also im very quiet. im always staying to myself and always have. Kathy C. ----- Original Message ----- From: Pestana, Sherry<mailto:PestanS@sutterhealth.org> To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:34 AM Subject: RE: [Cherokee Circle] Hiding Shadow, your comment about how we, (Cherokee people) are quiet, brought a question to mind. Has any one ever been accused of 'having an attitude' or 'not trying to fit in' because of this being quiet? I can not tell you how many people I have worked for that did not understand being quiet, staying to myself and just doing my work instead of being part of the office gossip group. Sher