The trick is to not care about not knowing something. Everyone is born knowing nothing. Everything has to be learned. Ignorance is only a flaw if it’s a choice.
NABDad@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Most of the time, you can say things like, “I’ve never done this before”, and the people you’re interacting with will tell you what to do.
So, at the doctor’s office, just ask the receptionist what they need you to do. If you have questions, ask.
The trick is to not care about not knowing something. Everyone is born knowing nothing. Everything has to be learned. Ignorance is only a flaw if it’s a choice.
stringere@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Malyca@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
People would much rather you ask questions than wing it, most of the time
BoxOfFeet@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Yes, for sure.
DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Exactly this, there are people there whose job it is to help. Ask for help so they can do their job, and earn their paycheck. You’re helping them by asking for help.
Sometimes I feel like social anxiety has been purposely promoted by big business to keep people helpless and ignorant. This is coming from a 60-year-old introvert--and, instead of rejecting my opinion because I’m old, you should accept it as a bit of learned wisdom I’m trying to pass on. I learned that I can do it. You can do it too, if you make a small amount of uncomfortable effort.