kav
Outstanding Member
It's a subject that greatly interests me because as a natural introvert I do strongly feel that society is geared towards and rewards extroverts. I have learned to adapt and can quite easily be an extrovert, but it's always a temporary thing and after periods of socialising I can quite happily spend ages on my own "recharging" to get ready for the next time.
It's not anti-social, which is often what my wife calls me when I express anything less than absolute excitement about whatever social engagement is coming up; it's simply that I find such occasions mentally exhausting and it takes a lot out of me.
Here's the full article on the subject - and because this is GC I thought I may as well add a poll. I'd be interested to see how many introverts are out there, given that we're traditionally seen in society as having less favourable personality traits.
Also, don't just vote - please comment.
It's not anti-social, which is often what my wife calls me when I express anything less than absolute excitement about whatever social engagement is coming up; it's simply that I find such occasions mentally exhausting and it takes a lot out of me.
Here's the full article on the subject - and because this is GC I thought I may as well add a poll. I'd be interested to see how many introverts are out there, given that we're traditionally seen in society as having less favourable personality traits.
Also, don't just vote - please comment.
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