Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. In my observation, “small talk” has a fairly negative connotation even among the most outgoing people. It is widely regarded as an irritating formality when meeting new people, and does not guarantee the payout of a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Anyone Can Do Small Talk
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Opinion: The Terms ‘Introvert’ and ‘Extrovert’ Are Important, but Can Be Limiting
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I've recently noticed that, as I’ve gotten older, the word “shy” is used less and less, especially regarding adults. I still hear children referred to as “shy kids,” but as an adult, words like “introverted” and “reserved” … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Terms ‘Introvert’ and ‘Extrovert’ Are Important, but Can Be Limiting
Introverts, Extroverts and Everything In Between
Art by Madeline Duvall Social butterflies and happy loners. When it comes to humans’ social preferences, everyone’s are a bit different. While some prefer to be around other people, others keep to themselves. “It’s a continuum,” Psychology Professor Cindy Miller-Perrin said. “There are few people who are out on the extremes.” A self-identified introvert, … [Read more...] about Introverts, Extroverts and Everything In Between
Understand the Power of Introverts
Art by Ally ArmstrongPeople fall on the spectrum of two socialization categories — introvert and extrovert, with ambiverts directly between them being a mix of both. The world is structured toward those who fall on the more extroverted side of the scale — those that work best being out and around people; however, those that differ from this societal norm … [Read more...] about Understand the Power of Introverts
Shout from the Rooftops
Art by Christopher ChenI think there is a supreme misconception about being an extroverted individual. Yes, we may sometimes be too loud and crude when we talk too much, but we all didn’t start out that way. At least I know I didn’t. The extroverted gene crept up on me during my adolescence while I was too shy to ask a waiter for ketchup or introduce myself to … [Read more...] about Shout from the Rooftops