*sigh*
I wish people would understand that it's okay to be an introvert. Not everyone babbles non-stop, and that's okay. Thinking before speaking is actually a desirable trait. Albeit a rare one.
And, Dottie, I'm with your son. I remember doing the same "wait and see" technique in class when I was a kid. Otherwise teachers would say things like "Does anyone OTHER than Kriston know the answer?" You only have to hear that a couple of times before you realize you're not making any friends by having your hand in the air all the time...
I don't know if your DS has figured that out yet, JBDad, but if he has, he's really ahead of the game!
