Being an introvert and being shy often get lumped together — and in truth, they do share some similarities — but experts explain they are more different than most people realize. Here’s how to tell ...

Bill Gates is quiet and bookish, but apparently unfazed by others’ opinions of him: He’s an introvert, but not shy. Barbra Streisand has an outgoing, larger than life personality, but a paralyzing ...

This is a great time to be an introvert. Off the top of my head, I know of four books* published in the past year that extoll the many strengths of introverts, most notably, Susan Cain’s New York ...

On World Introvert Day, we look at some everyday phrases often said to introverts and why they miss the mark. From pushing ...

This is a question I remember being asked a lot in my undergraduate days. My coursemates, apparently wondered why I was always reserved and seldom joined their small talks. What I never understood was ...

My college friends and I went away for the weekend and had such a good time except for one incident. We got there Friday morning, but of course the hotel wasn’t ready, so we went sightseeing and to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Hillary K. Grigonis / Future If you had told me back when I was in high school that I ...

Introversion isn't a one-size-fits-all personality trait, and chances are, you don't fit the stereotype you've been given.

Introvert: In years gone by, the word seemed like a curse. It described a shy, socially awkward worker, cowering in a corner, hoping to be invisible. When an introvert was identified, they were ...

Imagine a 2-year-old who greets you with a huge smile, offering a toy. Now here’s another child who regards you gravely and hides behind his parent’s leg. How do you feel about these two children? If ...