Opening the Donguibogam library...
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Does your heart pound and do cold sweats break out whenever you give a presentation? Have you ever suffered indigestion because you felt people watching you while you ate lunch? Have you found yourself repeatedly avoiding social plans and keeping your head down even on the subway due to this anxiety? For anyone going through such a difficult time, I hope this column offers you warm comfort.

Did you struggle today repeating 'It is okay, customer' and 'Yes, understood, customer'? Have you ever felt that, while wearing a mask and smiling without realizing it, you are becoming increasingly empty inside? Setting aside your own feelings to accommodate those of others can leave you feeling as though you have lost yourself. Today, let us warmly explore this heavy, stifling feeling together.

Did your steps feel heavy on the way to a gathering today, or did your heart sink at the thought of giving a presentation? If others' gazes feel sharp and you constantly want to hide for fear of making a mistake, this might not simply be a matter of having an introverted personality.