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Idaho Dad: The Power Of Introverts

Posted by DFO

Feb. 8, 2012 5:40 p.m. • 9 comments

Introverts are in the news, even if they’d rather not be. Time, NPR, Scientific American, and a host of other media sources are all buzzing about the new book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain. Introverts are cautious, quiet people who might prefer to work through a crossword puzzle at home rather than spend a night partying with friends. My kids are introverts, just like their parents. And their grandparents. Must be a genetic thing. Many people misunderstand my children’s social apathy as some sort of negative effect of homeschooling. Long ago, I stopped trying to explain that they’ve always been this way/Idaho Dad, A Family Runs Through It. More here.

Question: Are you an introvert, extrovert, ambivert?

Nine comments on this post so far. Add yours!

Norther on February 08 at 5:58 p.m.
I am an extrovert and so are my kids.
Spudbob on February 08 at 6:02 p.m.
I am an extroverted-introvert which means that when I am in social situations I stare at YOUR shoes … instead of my own.
Phaedrus on February 08 at 6:14 p.m.
introvert.
Arch_Druid on February 08 at 7:08 p.m.
Definitely an Introvert.
Dennis on February 08 at 7:18 p.m.
ambivert
kamm on February 08 at 7:45 p.m.
I always thought I was an extrovert; I’m outgoing and carry on conversations with friends and strangers comfortably. But I also find events exhausting and need a few days to recharge. I enjoy being alone, too. I found out I’m more introverted instead.

My SIL, now, is a true introvert. Big events, big crowds, events at her place or not and she’s at her best. In fact, she recharges the busier she is. In her down time she plans more activities.
mrd on February 08 at 8:10 p.m.
Introvert although I force myself to be more extroverted for my own good..
hhuseland on February 08 at 8:44 p.m.
I have been told I was an introverted extrovert. Who knows. I do notice though that most people’s vision of themselves isn’t what others think.
Aaron on February 08 at 11:49 p.m.
Introvert, with lousy social skills!