It's funny how many people assume that introverts are shy. We're not shy. We just don't like you. LOL.

So true. The introverts I know are all perfectly capable of being quite chatty, when they want to be. It's just that most of the time, we can't be bothered- we're too busy planning to take over the world. Or reading a book. Or doing other stuff that is of interest and importance to us.

It's hard to be an introvert or even a follower in this Kali age when extroversion and "leadership" is all that's pushed.

I have the same problem. There are a few things that I've found to be helpful:

1. Socialise AFTER spending an hour or two doing something that requires physical exertion but not much talking- weightlifting or martial arts, for instance. This boosts your endorphin, dopamine, and testosterone production, which allows you to be both more relaxed and more confident in public.

2. Set clear limits for the amount of time that you'll spend socialising. I find myself running on empty after an hour or two of interaction, so I'll generally take a break or even leave after that point. The disadvantage to this method is that you tend to get locked into a "watch-the-clock" mindset, which can damage your results.

3. ALWAYS choose a venue that you're comfortable with. It's not easy to find a quiet watering hole in a big city, but in the satellite communities and suburbs they are much more common. I also recommend gourmet coffee shops (i.e. ones that DON'T play bad jazz and pop, like Starbucks). The key for an introvert is to socialise in an environment with minimal external distraction.

Thank you for the linkage.

It's funny how many people assume that introverts are shy. We're not shy. We just don't like you. LOL.

And no worries on the review, talk soon.