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4. Circumstances apart, there are certain individuals who, because of theirintroverted nature cannot come out of their shells and interact with theircolleagues, neighbours or classmates. They do not take initiatives to makeadvances towards them. They build up reputation for being cold and indifferent toothers. So much so that others stop approaching them. Even in time of need,such introverted people cannot make requests to others to help them and thussuffer privation all alone.5. Some people are so much preoccupied with their high opinion of themselves thatthey consider it beneath their dignity to make even formal acquaintance with theirneighbours. They remain absorbed in their own thoughts even when they are notactually engaged in some work. But they forget that they are also social beingsand need others approval for maintaining self-esteem or positive image ofthemselves.6. In modern society, most people work in organizations and occupy a certainposition in the organisational hierarchy. Those at the top position of theirorganization tend to consider themselves top even among their relations andneighbours. They cannot shake off their rank even in non-organisationalenvironment. Whenever they interact with others, they are condescending andpatronishing. Others naturally resent this behaviour as they may also beoccupying significant or important positions in their organizations.7. Loneliness may often grow out of some psychological compulsions. A personmay suffer from an inferiority complex that he is unwanted or unloved. He willnaturally avoid routine contact with others for fear of being repulsed or rebuffed.He will feel secure only when he is alone. But this security is at a great cost. He,who cannot enjoy company, cannot enjoy real happiness which consists mostlyin interaction with others or in getting appreciation or approval from others.8. Just as a person who has seen death from close quarters finds the true meaningof life, similarly a person who has undergone the experience of loneliness for asubstanitial time keenly feels the joy social interaction. Such a person realizesthe true dimension of security and relaxation, one experiences in the company ofone’s family member or dear friends. Experience of loneliness strengthens thesocial ties and converts even loners into sociable beings.(Discursive)a. On the basis of your reading the passage answer the following questions briefly :(i) What is the difference between loneliness and solitude?(ii) Why does man in modern times feel loneliness?(iii) How is loneliness a growing phenomenon in industrial societies?(iv) How are introverted people mostly the victims of loneliness?(v) What constitutes real happiness?b. Find out words and phrases from the passage which have the followingmeanings: