Extroverts are more attuned to social rewards, so they are more likely to flash a smile for effect. A notable exception are introverts - like me - whom I call "socially accessible" introverts. We have been trained well to smile and nod, which can place a burden on our processing efforts.

When a quiet introvert talks, heads turn, and that's power.

A good rule of thumb is that any environment that consistently leaves you feeling bad about who you are is the wrong environment.

An extrovert is more likely to share immediate reactions and process information through conversation.

Whatever kind of introvert you are, some people will find you 'too much' in some ways and 'not enough' in others.

Let's clear one thing up: Introverts do not hate small talk because we dislike people. We hate small talk because we hate the barrier it creates between people.

If you ask an introvert a question, wait until she thinks about it. Introverts think before speaking, not through speaking. If you want to get to the good stuff, you need to slow down.