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How can this reader enjoy introversion – and still pay the bills?

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Hi guys! I’m an introvert. Since then, I go to school without participating class recitation and extra curricular activities except for the ones that are mandatory. I managed to finish it by high marks in quizzes and written exams, and handmade projects, my outlet for creativity. I can let the day pass without saying a [...]

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Introverted student needs advice about dorming!

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Hi, I have to decide on both my college and whether or not to dorm by the end of this month. I’ll most likely go to a college that’s nearby so I can commute. I’d like to live at home to have more space and privacy to myself. But then again I hear it’s easier [...]

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What’s the best job for an INTP?

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Dear IntrovertZone, Hi im a male 29yrs old. im so happy to find this website because im an introvert. i have done bachelors in commerce(B.Com) but im not good at accounts. im realy scared of doing accounting job because it involes lot calculations and should be done according to accounting principles. im so confused to [...]

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Introvert needs some tips on making new friends and dealing with large groups

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Hi, I just recently started college a few months ago and, as usual, am struggling to make new friends. Are there any particular advice for introverts who’re trying to make friends. I’ve always been told to just ‘loosen up’ or ‘break out of my shell’ which is just vague and extremely unhelpful. Every time I’m [...]

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How to deal people who cannot stand introverts

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Dear IntrovertZone, At work and at school (about two years ago for school) I found that my being an introvert was very offensive to others. I would hear comments and remarks that were usually on the angry side. Most being along the lines of : ” She doesn’t want to talk to any one!” or [...]

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When extroverts put words in your mouth

Dear Introvert Zone, Have you ever run into the problem where extroverts “push you around” with what you may be thinking when your still thinking. For instance — if they ask you if you like the red or the blue shirt and then shortly exclaim (or carry on a small conversation) that you probably like [...]

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Introverted Students

This is a guest post by Dr. W. You can find out more about him at the end of the post. In 2010 and 2011 I noticed there were a few students asking for help on how to cope as an introvert in a seemingly extroverted environment. An environment that seems to only value constant [...]

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How can introverts excel at job interviews?

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Dear Introvert Zone, What is the best way to approach job interviews? I’ve always been able to make myself look good on paper. I got professional help putting my resume together, I have excellent writing skills and can write a very good cover letter. The trouble is when I actually have to go to a [...]

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Should this introvert go to her homecoming dance –

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Will she regret it if she doesn’t? Dear IntrovertZone, I’m an INFP going through high school. For the most part, I’m perfectly content hanging out with friends at Cafes, going to movies, chatting one-on-one, and doing other low key activities like that. I’ve never been a fan of going to football games or school dances. [...]

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How can this introvert show an accurate picture of who she is?

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Dear IntrovertZone, I am a loud and proud introvert (pun completely intended). I need a break when I’m around people for too long, I don’t always know what to say to other people and long for alone time whenever I can get it. But people tend to get me all wrong. They assume I’m shy, [...]

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Introvert hates meetings!

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Dear IntrovertZone, I’ve been logging on to this site for a while and I think it’s great! I hope people catch on to it. My question is about meetings. I like my job, but I find it almost painful to have weekly meetings. I find them useless for the way that I communicate. I don’t [...]

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Introvert traveler needs tips for traveling alone

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The following was submitted by an introverted student who could use your advice for being an exchange student abroad: I am an introvert with a hunger for travel, and I recently enrolled in a student exchange abroad. I am nervous about being in a strange place and meeting people in my host country. What are [...]

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