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Agreed, I cringe anytime someone asks me something like this. I suck at generalities and feel like this question requires such a specific answer. Couple that with the fact that I don't do the same things from week to week, or month to month, and my mind goes reeling searching for the correct response. A million possible answers flash through my mind, and I can't decide on a specific thing that I know I'll end up discussing further, so I stammer out, "Oh not much, you?"

Edit - To all of you extroverts offering me tips and advise, I wasn't asking for any. Introverts are not broken we are just different. 30% of the world is populated with introverts. And we don't feel compelled to change. If you want to understand us, read this book

I'm currently reading a book called Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. Fantastic book, well worth the fifteen or so bucks.

I'm with you on this one. I love my alone time. Sure, I used to party a little when I was younger, but I was always a wallflower and often left before the party ended. Two cool books I highly recommend for any fellow introverts Party of One: The Loners' Manifesto and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

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We like The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World by Marti Olsen Laney Psy.D.

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

I'm not personally an extrovert but I still think the character was on the autism spectrum. If you like reading, check this book out.

Quiet by Susan Cain

Party of One by Anneli S. Rufus

But the book that really hit it home for me was Introvert Power by Laurie A. Helgoe

She has a book titled "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking". It's an incredible book with some history of societal attitudes about introversion/extroversion, and how to apply it to healthier home and workplace situations.

One of the great things about it is that it doesn't try to position either end of the spectrum as ideal, but rather shows that the most productive and rewarding environments are those where both introverts and extroverts work together and have the opportunity to contribute in the way they are most comfortable.

Yup.

I believe you're referring to this talk and this book. It's a very interesting book, I actually just finished reading it a couple days ago... gained some good insight.

I read her book a few months ago and it was great. I highly recommend it.

It sounds like you're arguing it's advantageous to be extroverted in modern society, and while I'd definitely agree that extroversion is (somewhat sadly) held in higher esteem than introversion, that doesn't mean there are no advantages to being introverted. For more reading on this topic, check out the excellent book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain (here's a TED talk from her as well). She does a better job of explaining things than I ever could (especially because I'm a bit of an extrovert myself), so I'll leave you with these.

You will enjoy this book, it may help clarify some things for you: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0307352145/

As a fellow introvert it definitely helped me realise some things. I could try and explain it to you, but like you I prefer not to talk when I don't know enough to back up what I'm saying.

I read it and agree!

It took me a long time to recognize, respect, and embrace my introversion.

The Introverted Lawyer gave me reassurance that I will be able to utilize my skills appropriately.

I have two other book recommendations for other introverts looking to embrace that side of themselves. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Caine (link is to the book on Amazon) and then The Secret Lives of Introverts by Jenn Grannerman (no link on that one-I bought/read it on my iPad).

There is a new book that was released earlier this year and it's called "Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking". Good reviews.

You should check this out.

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

This book helped me realise why I always get nervous and start to panic whenever my friends and I decide to do something, or whenever I get ready to present a presentation or anything that involves socialising, really. It opened my eyes to how many types of people there are and how to communicate as well as better yourself without changing who you really are.

I was recently given the book Quiet. I haven't read it yet, but it might be along the lines of what you're looking for.

Extroverts that expect other people to act like they do. Like enjoying small talk, easily making eye contact, or crushing someones hand when you shake.

Especially people who don't read

If I had to pick one book for an SO to read, I would recommend Quiet. In my observation (and personal experience) most people with social anxiety are sensitive introverts to begin with. The disorder is what happens when these people are subjected to prolonged emotionally abusive or traumatic situations and are not given an opportunity to develop good social skills.

So when she's a little distant, it might be that she's anxious, or it might be that she just needs some legitimate alone time. The trick is to figure out which is which.

If you want another book to read about introversion, I've been reading through Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking and it's been pretty good so far. It seems to have a strong focus on the workplace rather than general day-to-day, but that could be something useful for your career. Apparently we can blame Harvard for our problems.

You might want to read this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352145/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341268548&sr=8-1&keywords=Quiet%3A+The+Power+of+Introverts

I thought this book explained it nicely:

https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352145/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

You sound like an interesting person! I think introvertedness is underrated. I'm really introverted, too. I've wanted to read this book for a long time.

I, too, love food. It's probably what I spend most of my money on. I love cooking and eating out and snacking!

Canada is totally beautiful. What's your dog's name? Are you going to reveal your movie list on RAOA? (Please do.)

I'd also like to add Quiet. It's a really great book.

Indeed. Also there is a difference between introversion and shyness. Read the book "quiet" by susan cain. <http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352145>

I can pretend to be a non introverted non shy person and its enormously taxing. at parties sometimes I go to the bathroom and lock the door and hide there for 5 or 10 minutes. Then when I get home, I can regain my energy.

Here is a book about this topic titled Quiet.

And, here is a TED talk about introverts.

Read this it'll make life make a lot more sense and you'll feel good being who you are. Seriously, it's life changing.

http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352145

As I've been reading in Susan Cain's book, Quiet, being an introvert also has to do with hard wired biological reasons, but can be developed to a different pathway to a certain extent.

Check out the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking for some validation.