“Introverts, in contrast, may have strong social skills and enjoy parties and business meetings, but after a while wish they were home in their pajamas. They prefer to devote their social energies to close friends, colleagues, and family. They listen more than they talk, think before they speak, and often feel as if they express themselves better in writing than in conversation. They tend to dislike conflict. Many have a horror of small talk, but enjoy deep discussions.”–Susan Cain, Quiet
Are you an introvert or extrovert? If you feel energized by social engagement, you are most likely an extrovert. If socializing drains you of energy, you are probably an introvert. Introverts make up of one third of the population. Susan Cain is an introvert and she makes a compelling case in this book for the power of introverts despite their often being undervalued.
Our society seems to love extroverts and often believes the person who speaks loudest and longest has the best ideas. Cain points out the fallacy of these beliefs and suggests ways that introverts can be better appreciated. This is a fascinating book that will help extroverts and introverts alike as we work to understand each other better.
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