Oh, I totally understand! And don't worry; I didn't take it as you being rude. Although I also understand the beating-up-on-yourself afterwards, too. I do it to myself all the time.

I know what you mean about being able to pretend to be extroverted. I suppose that's a trick we all have to learn.

I know what you mean, too, about finding it hard to be yourself if you feel the need to impress someone. That's so hard for me, even still.