Caring for Your Introvert

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Jonathan Rausch's witty exploration of introverts will give you a whole new perspective on human relationships, at least from the point of view of the worlds's legions of quiet introverts. Their motto: "I'm okay, you're okay -- in small doses."

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5 Comments

William Walter made this comment

Saturday, 29 August 2009

Very funny and insight piece. You'll enjoy it. Introverts unite!
kellimac98 made this comment

Monday, 31 August 2009

Even though Myers-Briggs labels me as an "E," I definitely have my introvert moments. I call it wanting to be on a one-person island, and I limit my interpersonal interactions as much as possible. That isn't a common occurrence, but it's necessary from time to time. I think it's healthy for everyone to channel their inner introvert once in a while.
Wordwright made this comment

Wednesday, 02 September 2009

So if you're an introvert, what does Myers-Briggs label you?
BruisePristine made this comment

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

I always get the "I" result on Meyers-Briggs (namely because I answer "no" to questions like "Do you love parties and shopping?"), yet I work in a creative field and regularly present to people, so I think I switch between I and E. I think it's neat to figure out why people switch between "types" in different situations.

And sometimes, in conversation, pauses are the most valuable expressions of all.

Cool find!
songbirdseed made this comment

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

I am what I call a functioning introvert. Do I need to qualify it with "functioning?" I am just as Mr. Rauch explains in his article. I can socialize for a while but then I want time to myself. Thanks, Jonathan, for stating the distinction between aloof and introvert so clearly.

Melody Englund

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