How to Survive the Onslaught of Holiday Party Season as an Introvert
A month — or longer — of holiday events can leave introverts wanting to crawl under a blanket and never come out.
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Sometimes, it feels like the world doesn’t “get” you — especially if you’re an introvert. But we’re fellow “quiet ones,” so we get it. Here are some of our favorite stories about what it’s like being an introvert.
A month — or longer — of holiday events can leave introverts wanting to crawl under a blanket and never come out.
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