The Introverts

"Do you know someone who needs hours alone every day? Who loves quiet conversations about feelings or ideas, and can give a dynamite presentation to a big audience, but seems awkward in groups and maladroit at small talk? Who has to be dragged to parties and then needs the rest of the day to recuperate? Who growls or scowls or grunts or winces when accosted with pleasantries by people who are just trying to be nice?"

If you do know someone who fits the above, they are likely an introvert, says Jonathan Rauch. See here for the original article and here for a recent interview.

I used to think I was shy, but now I think I have a streak of introversion.

Via Tyler Cowen at Marginal Revolution.