<Essence of Friendship Is Equality>

(Questioner) I want to thank you
for your helpful public sessions.

My question is about reactions
I get from my friends when I talk.

My talk seems to bring down
the mood and people

do not react or respond
to what I say.

I tried to be friendly
but it made me feel

more timid and introverted
afterwards.

Recently, rather than trying to
get together with people,

I spend time by myself
at home.

The more I try to talk with people,
I feel more withdrawn inside.

I don't know how to go
about this.

That's my concern right now
and the question for you.

(Sunim) Why do you
feel awkward and withdrawn?

(Questioner) Just happens...
When people do not react

and it gets quiet, I think 
to myself,

""What am I doing right now?"
and feel self-conscious.

(Sunim) So,