Forget Mindless Banter. Let’s Go Deep.
We live in a society that values small talk and banter over meaningful conversation, and masked rituals over genuine connection.
An Introvert’s Lessons From Elementary School
As a quiet introvert, I was truly baffled by the other kids in my class. I couldn’t understand why they would never stop talking.
Would I Have Been as Successful in College If I Were an Extrovert?
Could I have overcome a lesser high school education, a younger age, and an instinct to socialize at every opportunity if I wasn’t an introvert?
Why Isn’t Quiet as Much of a Right as Noise?
So there I was, at work trying to concentrate, with a gaggle of coworkers nearby cackling so loud I couldn’t hear myself think.
It’s Time to Change the Way Group Projects Are Handled in the Classroom
Kids would start shouting over each other as they competed for the floor. Unwilling to shout or interrupt, this introvert couldn’t get a word in.
No, I Don’t Make Chitchat, and I’m Okay With That
I used to push my way into a circle of talkers and try to fake like I was actually participating, all the while wishing I could disappear.
It’s Time for Quiet People to Get Their Own TV Channel
In my fantasy world, at least a small sliver of TV provides a counter message.
Salespeople, Please Let This Introvert Shop in Peace
So there I am, in the hell that too many introverts are familiar with. “Friendly” salespeople are demanding to pry me open with a jack-hammer.