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1) We need to recharge alone.

This right here is the cusp of the entire introvert v. extrovert debate (if

there is one, anyway) – Introverts need to be alone to recharge. We

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tend to get completely worn out by socializing. This is basically what it

means to be an introvert.
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where it is already considered rude to chat. Rule #1 for dealing with

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introverts – Don’t tell me I’m “too quiet.” I hate that. Sorry I’m making

you uncomfortable, but you really don’t get to decide how much I have

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4) Just because we are introverted doesn’t mean we are shy.
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Introvert and shy are actually two different things. Google it! In my
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case, I’m a shy introvert (the double whammy!).

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5) We can turn on an extroverted personality when necessary, but it
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is especially draining.

See #1 and #2. I have no problem getting up in front of a group of April 2014 (26)

people and giving a talk. I don’t even get nervous by a question and March 2014 (14)

answer period. But – here is the thing – I will need major recharge February 2014 (7)
time afterwards and I won’t be able to keep up this extroverted
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illusion all day. I can turn it on to dazzle a crowd, but if you take me
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out for lunch afterwards, I’ll probably just listen to you talk. I am an

excellent listener. November 2013 (14)

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6) We aren’t judging you.
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See #3. Did I get quiet? Do I have a mean look on my face? I’m not

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poke me. I didn’t do it on purpose. June 2013 (11)

7) We secretly love it when you cancel plans. May 2013 (12)

I like being with you, but finding out I suddenly don’t need to be “on” April 2013 (16)

and it wasn’t actually me that backed out? – priceless! Don’t worry if

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you have to cancel, I’m probably thrilled to be able to stay in my

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9) We can be pretty bad at connecting.
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connect with new people, and get involved with future projects, but I
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and I will continue to push myself to speak up sooner. It is a give and

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Loved this! I’m a fellow double-whammy shy

introvert and identified with every point. I really enjoy your

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