Introvert

Navigating a world made for extroverted people can be tiring for those who are more introverted in nature. Because the introvert experience is less talked about ...

that feeling of relief when you see the words, "We are sorry to inform you that unfortunately tonight's event is canceled." Many introverts dread the "What are you up to on Saturday?" When meeting at a neutral location, it's easier to know when the activity is over, and therefore less awkward to leave. But even with the increase in awareness, introverted people still sometimes struggle to navigate a world made for people who are more [extroverted](https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/extroversion) and outgoing socially. [anxiety](https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/anxiety)through many people, a text explaining what the call is about helps decrease the inevitable overthinking that happens prior to getting on the phone. According to recent science that explored this exact thing, "Extroverts have a more active [dopamine](https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/dopamine)reward system," making them more able to tolerate social situations that would normally exhaust their introverted counterparts. [bored](https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/boredom)with this idea, introverts are excited at the thought of having no plans, and all evening to do these non-plans. - When salespeople let you browse without talking to you or trying to sell you something. You know, the one we all do when someone is holding the door for you and you do not want to look inconsiderate, but you're also not about to break out into a full-on sprint. No small talk required with the people around us before the meeting starts? Sometimes it is much easier to just have a door that opens for you so you can avoid this oh-so-uncomfortable door dance. The stereotype is that loud, crowded parties are too overstimulating, which is true, but being introverted goes deeper than discomfort with large crowds.