Underrated life advice: Just be easy to work with. Show up on time. Do what you said you'd do. Bring solutions, not problems. Never create drama. Be responsive. Be emotionally consistent. Hit gym everyday. Be kind. People will always want to support someone who just makes their life easier.
I had a meeting with my supervisor yesterday regarding how “quiet” I am during team meetings. & if “something is wrong” with me because I’m to myself/silent in the office. Man, being black in the office is so stressful even when you don’t even talk
As an *actual* private person, I can over confirm that people become very odd when they can’t figure you out or what's truly going on in your life beyond the surface.
Introverts don't talk, they observe. Your body, your expressions, your words. They hear not what you say, but what you don't. They may not say a word, but believe me they've got graphs, charts, and behavioral spreadsheets running in their heads.
I used to roll my eyes when my mom would tell me “people act a certain way because their jealous of you”. But as I got older I started to understand exactly what she meant.