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DO YOU hate crowds and small talk? Is your idea of heaven a weekend wi t h nothing to do but spend time with your family and read a book? Do you find it exhausting to be around people all the time — even if they are people you really like?

If the answer to these questions is yes, you are probably an introvert. Contrary to popular opinion, an introvert is not someone who is anti-social or shy. Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that aren’t over-stimulating.

Unlike extroverts, who are the life and soul of the party — and need to be around other people to recharge their big bets on the stock market (extroverts), delay gratification (introverts), and make considerate, well-balanced leaa leaders (introverts). batteries — introverts need a lot off As with other complementary quiet time and reflection. They cravee paipairings — masculinity and femininity, time alone and are happiest in theirr Eaeast and West, liberal and conservative own inner world of thought and feeling.. — humanity would be unrecognisable

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