While extroverts gain energy by socializing and being around people, introverts gain energy by being alone--and lose energy by being around people. Half of the American population is introverted. It's not wrong, it's not weird, and it's not stupid. It's just how we are. And though introverts certainly aren't better than extroverts, it still stands true that America (among other societies) praises outgoing, outspoken behavior and it's sometimes nice to be reminded that we aren't alone. So…
Audrey Christensen