Introversion
Introversion – the quality of being shy and quiet, and preferring to spend time alone rather than often being with other people.
If you’re an introvert, you might simply prefer to have a few close, intimate friendships rather than a large circle of casual acquaintances. After all, you need more time to yourself than an extroverted person might, so you probably have less time to spend connecting and catching up with a crowd.
Introversion itself isn’t a measurable personality trait, as such. Rather, introversion refers to low levels of extroversion (originally referred to as extraversion; a person with extraversion traits was referred to as an extravert).
The introvert:
Enjoys time alone, and needs alone time to recharge.
Needs less stimulation than the extrovert. An evening with a good friend of two is generally far more desirable than attending a large party, for example.
Tends to have powerful skills of concentration and prefers immersing themselves in one task at a time.
Wearies of small talk but often enjoys digging deep into a topic.
Thinks before they speak and is often characterized as a good listener.
May be socially adept but quickly tires of parties or group gatherings where they must be “on” for long stretches. Their social energy is limited, and they guard their supply.
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