As an introvert, you can be your own best friend or your worst enemy. The good news is we generally like our own company, a quality that extroverts often envy. We find comfort in solitude and know how to soothe ourselves.

I am rarely bored alone; I am often bored in groups and crowds.

If the extrovert watches and listens a bit more, the introvert's true mood will become more evident.

Introvert, her brain responds with a high level of activity, it is as if several lights start flashing on a control panel.

An introvert may feel asocial when pressured to go to a party that doesn't interest her. But for her, the event does not promise meaningful interaction. In fact, she knows that the party will leave her feeling more alone and alienated.

Introverts like being introverts. We are drawn to ideas, we are passionate observers, and for us, solitude is rich and generative.

Introvert conversations are like jazz. Each player gets to solo for a nice stretch before the other player comes in and does his solo.