So, I'm an introvert, and I'm not antisocial. I don't agree with the author's argument at all. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that hi

So, I'm an introvert, and I'm not antisocial. I don't agree with the author's argument at all. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume that his opinion doesn't end there, either, and it's to get people talking and thinking, so I'll do that :) Some of my best friends are extroverts. What's important is they understand that I approach social situations (and, indeed, many things) differently than they do. As well as just being fun people, they really help me to navigate (and organize) social situations and to meet new people. Without them, I think I would be pretty boring, and I would be even less creative than I am. After all, a big part of creativity is making unexpected connections, and you can't do that if your own ideas have all developed in a vacuum. Sure, I think it's puzzling that some people really do appear to benefit from those regular meetings in which they sit in a circle and think aloud (and slowly) for 45 minutes every week, but I've met enough conscientiousness extroverts to know that I need to appreciate what works for them, let them have their time, and (where it's appropriate) try to work with them on their terms. Really awesome people will return the favour, and there are more than enough really awesome people out there. Honest.