I am glad to know it is one of our traits and that I am not the only one. I have always wanted to be left alone, and growing up in West Texas on a government owned farm I was alone except for the animals and my family. I loved that part of my life. Living in 'society' is not a good thing. Sher -----Original Message----- From: Tjfuji@aol.com [mailto:Tjfuji@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 2:58 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] Hiding Most of my mothers side keeps to themselves. There are a couple that are out going. I keep to myself enjoy the quiet and the outdoors. I guess being a loner is really not good though. I can not stand a gossip was told not to do it. Got real strong likes and dislikes. Most sentences are short and straight to the point. If someone asked me what I think I tell them if they like it or not. Guess, it is an attitude not fitting in. However, have been told that we all will give the shirt off our back if someone asked for it or needed. Tammy I understand that I have that problem also im very quiet. im always staying to myself and always have. Kathy C. 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 ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx