Now the ungregarious have a language to call their own.
No matter what language you speak, emojis can feel like a universal mode of communication. Whether your spirit shape is a smiling poop or a Karl Lagerfeld kitty, there are emojis for almost every sensibility. But according to designer Rebecca Evie Lynch, there aren't any emojis that can speak specifically for introverts. "My boyfriend of three years broke up with me, citing the need for more time alone," she says, "I was surprised, as I've always considered myself an introvert, too, but I realized that my enthusiasm about being in a relationship sometimes overshadows my ability to read others' signals." So Lynch set out to design a communication system for the introverted.