Good communication of your insights into your “condition”. My introversion has never been a problem for me. I’ve never taken what other people think of me personally. People who hang in there long enough usually “get me” and understand that I am not emotionless or withdrawn or depressed or unfriendly or judgmental or not even quiet. I prefer listening to talking. I’ve never learned anything by talking and am an avid learner. I feel no need to “add to the conversation” when I have nothing to add. Social gatherings are difficult for me simply because I become this question box when I meet new people. I am profoundly interested in what knowledge I can pry loose from them that is interesting to me and people find that annoying. I don’t blame them. Finally, I am what I am and you are what you are and I wouldn’t change that for either of us.
Glenn
Good communication of your insights into your “condition”. My introversion has never been a problem for me. I’ve never taken what other people think of me personally. People who hang in there long enough usually “get me” and understand that I am not emotionless or withdrawn or depressed or unfriendly or judgmental or not even quiet. I prefer listening to talking. I’ve never learned anything by talking and am an avid learner. I feel no need to “add to the conversation” when I have nothing to add. Social gatherings are difficult for me simply because I become this question box when I meet new people. I am profoundly interested in what knowledge I can pry loose from them that is interesting to me and people find that annoying. I don’t blame them. Finally, I am what I am and you are what you are and I wouldn’t change that for either of us.