It seems more and more people say: “I am an introvert.”
“I am such an introvert I don’t like talking to people.”
“Oh Ann, I could never speak in front of groups, I am too introverted.”
Introversion was originally just the way a person re-energized. It meant that you were best energized when alone, in a quiet space. Extroverts are energized by being around people, even if not talking.
I am an introvert. After speaking, I need alone time to re-energize.
These days it seems like anyone who struggles with social engagement is introverted. I believe that many people just haven’t learned good social interaction. We are too reliant on our IM, PM, email, social media to engage others. We no longer know how to do that.
But that isn’t introversion.
