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An introvert and an extrovert walk into a bar. (No, this is not a joke.) It’s a Saturday night, and the place is packed. A cover band is rocking on stage, dozens of people are talking loudly over mugs ...

Whenever I rendezvous with an extroverted friend, I feel a pang of anxiety as an introvert. Will I have space to be my slow, quiet self? Will I have trouble keeping up with their chatter? Usually the ...

You’ve probably been asked if you’re an extrovert or an introvert. Maybe you even categorize yourself as one or the other. While many people associate extroversion with outgoingness and introversion ...

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Being the most talkative person in the room may be a good way to get people's attention, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have the best ideas. As a neuroscientist, I've worked with large companies ...

For travelers who recharge through conversation, crowds, and spontaneous plans, some destinations can feel unexpectedly quiet. These countries aren’t unfriendly—but their rhythms reward calm, ...

Usually the hang is glorious. But sometimes, the energy is off. I've never confronted my extroverted friends about this. So it was validating to hear from Jennifer Kahnweiler, author of The ...