“I think the biggest misconception is that all introverts have social anxiety and don’t enjoy socializing. My extroverted coworker knows that I’m an introvert. There have been times when she’s assumed that I wouldn’t be interested in things that involve socializing or presenting because I’m an introvert. If I mention I went to a party or something over the weekend, she will respond, ‘Are you sure you’re an introvert?’ I’ve explained that being an introvert doesn’t mean that I dislike people or socializing or that I’m shy, just that I need more alone time to recharge my batteries.”
