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SBR: Introvert vs. Extrovert re: Quiet - Susan Cain *NO SP*
Can there be spoilers for a non-fiction, culture/science type book?
Anyway, I find this book extremely interesting. It's really dissecting culture and work environment and the rise of the "Extrovert Ideal". I've been considering my coworkers, friends and family members to see how the book applies to relationships I have with them or their environment
It got me thinking a lot about interactions both in life and on social media like Facebook, Twitter, and NBC. Every time I've taken the Meyers-Briggs test, I am always borderline on the Extrovert/Introvert scale.
Do you think NBC is made up of mainly introverts? I feel like so many of us on the board identify ourselves as introverts. I know most people would probably consider me an extrovert but the more I read this book the more I realize how I fall on each side so often.
And follow-up question, if you consider yourself one or the other, is your SO the opposite?
Anyway, I find this book extremely interesting. It's really dissecting culture and work environment and the rise of the "Extrovert Ideal". I've been considering my coworkers, friends and family members to see how the book applies to relationships I have with them or their environment
It got me thinking a lot about interactions both in life and on social media like Facebook, Twitter, and NBC. Every time I've taken the Meyers-Briggs test, I am always borderline on the Extrovert/Introvert scale.
Do you think NBC is made up of mainly introverts? I feel like so many of us on the board identify ourselves as introverts. I know most people would probably consider me an extrovert but the more I read this book the more I realize how I fall on each side so often.
And follow-up question, if you consider yourself one or the other, is your SO the opposite?
Re: SBR: Introvert vs. Extrovert re: Quiet - Susan Cain *NO SP*
I'm definitely an introvert. My 3.5 year old is very social so I get out a lot and put myself out there for her sake, but it's very hard and uncomfortable. I'm terrible at small talk but am getting better!
My husband as an extrovert. We are complete opposites socially!
Since reading is primarily a solitary activity, it makes sense to me that a board of people passionate about it would identify themselves as introverts.
I'm definitely an introvert. I've learned to force myself to be more extroverted in certain situations, but it's not necessarily comfortable or natural. DH is more extroverted than I am, but not overly so.
Kate's Recipe Box || Relatively Bookish
Books read in 2011: 111
Books read in 2012: 100
my read shelf:
My new bff Gayle Forman!
“You can have your wishes, your plans, but at the end of the day, it's out of your control"
- Gayle Forman
"People talk about escapism as if it's a bad thing... Once you've escaped, once you come back, the world is not the same as when you left it. You come back to it with skills, weapons, knowledge you didn't have before. Then you are better equipped to deal with your current reality."
- Neil Gaiman
Married Bio
IVF w/ICSI - transferred 2; froze 3
Beta #1 150 Beta #2 320 - 7/16 124 bpm (6w5d) EDD 3/6/13
Our team green baby was a girl! Emma Lynn born 2/23/13
my read shelf:
I hate interacting with people I don't know well, and am super annoyed by any stranger who attempts to strike up a conversation with me (God HELP them if I am reading a book). But I am totally energized and in my element with a big group of friends. I adore having house guests - when Phil goes out of town, I invite random friends over so I have company. I think I just hate people in general, more than I am actually an introvert, haha! But maybe people can just be both.
52 Books in 2014??
My sweet babies:
Otherwise leave me to my peace and quiet.
Mh is an extrovert.
I have no problem meeting new people and making friends but if I don't get my quiet time it is not pretty. I have to recharge when I get home from work each night if only for 10 min before I can hold a meaningful conversation with DH.
DH always likes to be doing something and loves to do things with friends, but he is uncomfortable around people he doesn't know.
It's actually a good balance for us.