It really comes down to this. One of my psychology textbooks characterized the basic distinction between extrovert and introvert as the following: Extroverts b

It really comes down to this. One of my psychology textbooks characterized the basic distinction between extrovert and introvert as the following: Extroverts become uncomfortable with a lack of external stimuli and thus prefer to surround themselves with stimuli. Introverts become uncomfortable with too much external stimulus and thus prefer to isolate themselves from excessive stimulus. To me that basically directly quantifies why some people thrive in an open office and other suffer. I'm not sure what the solution is to requiring essentially two different environments depending on a person's makeup.