Dear norit:

You bring up good points, I believe. Maybe people don’t ask for opinions because they don’t have to ask, that is people give it asked or not! People don’t desire things that are overly-available but seek for what is rare.

Regarding when to talk and when to just listen- it is something I consider myself, often enough, when I am inclined to talk while it is a better idea not to. In your case, being inclined to not talk- what if you aim to talk more than you currently talk, just more, and see how that works for you?

anita