Are you an introvert?

[BruceH]

I'm an introvert, but I play an extrovert on the internet...

Seriously, I'm about as quiet as they come until I get to know people. I don't enjoy parties at all. I hate crowds. However, like a lot of people who have depression issues, I become a total clown to deal with it. Since that's when I'm noticed, and I'm overlooked when I'm quiet, people tend to think I'm an extrovert.

It's like I have a twin.

[papsrus]

I would guess that introverts have a lower risk-reward profile than extroverts. They play it safe. Don't like the risk of failure and, conversely, don't get that much satisfaction from the rewards of success.

Having said that, I haven't left the house yet today. My name's James and I'm an introvert. Where's the 12-step program?

Seriously, I'm happier in quieter, more intimate social settings where there are really no demands on me than I am in larger, more energetic ones where I'm expected to glad-hand and be at least mildly interesting to, and mildly interested in, casual acquaintances and total strangers alike.

Seems quite natural to moi.

[Larry Kart]

I'm an introvert -- don't bother me with these questions.

[king ubu]

innerdverds...

[JSngry]

Wasn't "introvert" once used as a "code word" for "homosexual"?

[papsrus]

Wasn't "introvert" once used as a "code word" for "homosexual"?

Well this is just freakin' great news. ...

[Van Basten II]

Wasn't "introvert" once used as a "code word" for "homosexual"?

Well this is just freakin' great news. ...

Aren't we closeted enough already yet ?