You probably won’t believe me, but 75% of the time, I’m an introvert.

Didn’t expect me to say that, did you?

I identified with almost every facet of introversion Rauch describes (with the notable exception of “thinking before talking.”  I do not do that.)  But needing two hours alone for every hour with people?  Hell, that’s nothing.  I need four hours.  Sometimes four days.

When I’m out in social situations, I’m an extrovert - but interacting with people absolutely exhausts me, which is why, if given a choice, I’ll stay in five nights a week.  I have never felt that parties were “fun” … they always seemed like work to me.  I much prefer one-on-one conversation.  And now I know why.

Then again, maybe this is just how most people feel. (??)