“Some findings reveal extroverts as more adept at reading nonverbal cues, and attribute this to the extrovert's greater interest and experience with social interactions. Another line of research using subliminal images of facial emotion found introverts to be more sensitive to the differences, and hypothesized that this may be why introverts regulate the amount of incoming social information.” MayReadingFoundSocialInterestDifferencesLinesEmotionGreaterInformationAmountFindingsResearchSensitiveAttributesInteractionIntrovertFacialSocial InteractionAdeptExtrovertsSubliminalNonverbal Author:Laurie Helgoe
“An introvert may feel asocial when pressured to go to a party that doesn't interest her. But for her, the event does not promise meaningful interaction. In fact, she knows that the party will leave her feeling more alone and alienated.” KnowsFeelsMayDoeFactsFeelingsInterestPartyEventsPromiseMeaningfulInteractionIntrovertPressuredPromise Me Book:Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength Source: Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength
“Though introverts are drained by interaction, we can take immense pleasure in watching the scene around us.” PleasureSceneInteractionImmenseIntrovertDrained Book:Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength Source: Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength