I heard this question over and over again growing up. If left unchecked, my fallen state takes over and I'll get passive in group settings. That is not uncommon for many, but I’ve been giving it some thought and . . . well I think I’m on to something. Often, the number of people in a group might determine the extent to which we fade into the background. I say "might" because while I may have made blanket statements such as "I feel comfortable speaking up in a group of 10 or less", I've come to realize that it's not the size of the group that matters, but the extent to which I feel a part of that group.  Does that resonate with anyone else?