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Here’s a few points about caring for the Introverts in your life, especially during quarantine times when Extroverts are bored and restless. I’ll speak for my group:
A. We didn’t ask for this “Year of” recognition and don’t need any new attention, just some understanding
B. Don’t ask us open-ended questions, ever. Ask an either/or question and we’ll elaborate if we want. (Ask if we are reading any books, don’t ask what books we’re reading) Please don’t ask us to explain a decision or describe our plans – we will shut down internally and say “I don’t know”.
3. If you and I agree on something, then the conversation has reached its natural end. Please don’t try to reinforce our agreement with repetition.
D. Talking and listening take a lot of social/emotional energy. Introverts have a limited supply and that supply must be replenished regularly. Text messages are 45 times better than phone calls or video conferences, but still diminish our energies.
E. An exception: you can always ask “What’s the best song out right now?” [The answer still is, “Colors” by Black Pumas]
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