Communication skills Quote by Susan C. Young
““Extend Invitations "How many times have you sat at home alone feeling jealous or sad that you were not invited to a party or out to dinner? You may have seen people having fun on Facebook and wondered what it would take to be included next time. And when you don’t feel included, it can leave you feeling rejected, dismissed, lonely and excluded. It does not have to be this way. Why do we wait for others to do the inviting? You can change your social life instantly by taking the initiative to reach out and connect with someone.””
About This Quote
Instead of waiting for invitations, proactively reaching out creates social connections and reduces feelings of exclusion.
In simple terms: Invite yourself to build friendships.
Key Takeaway
Initiative replaces passive waiting.
Themes
social connection
proactivity
loneliness
inclusion
Mood
motivational
empathetic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Feeling left out of a group event
- Desire to expand a professional network
- Reconnecting with an old friend
Key Concepts
agency
self‑efficacy
Practical Applications
- Send a casual message to a colleague
- Organize a small gathering
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers keep you from initiating contact?
- How might you gauge interest before reaching out?
A Different Perspective
If outreach is perceived as intrusive, it may backfire, especially with strangers.
