I also believe that introversion is my greatest strength. I have such a strong inner life that I’m never bored and only occasionally lonely. No matter what mayhem is happening around me, I know I can always turn inward. Susan Cain

the Quiet People in the Room Dark Horses: How to Learn From the Quiet People in the Room

The question “why are you so loud?” is rarely asked with the same kind of universal condemnation of someone who loves to talk. Gregariousness and noise, while sometimes inappropriate, are not met with the same level of discomfort for people as quietness. “Why don’t you keep some thoughts to yourself?” is seen as rude, whereas “why don’t you open up more” is quite an acceptable request. Very private people have mastered the art of telling you little about themselves but doing it in such a way you think you know a lot.’ – UnknownThe reason why introverts prefer calmer environments and are naturally quiet people is because their ability to observe is limited to less-clamorous places due to its reduced rate of activity. While extroverts are busy socializing introverts are quietly amassing information about their subjects of interest. As they get older the amount of knowledge they possess can be incomprehensible to an extrovert that has spent his life with people not books. For this reason they are excellent problem solvers, winners and deliverers when working in their area of interest. If you want to win; partner with an introvert that shares your interests. The same person who would never raise his hand in a lecture hall of two hundred people might blog to two thousand, or two million, without thinking twice. Susan Cain I am also a writer, I am very emotional and very sensitive. Because today my new friend pointed out to me for the second time why I did not speak much and I had nothing to say for it just feeling more worse. After that I have not felt good with myself, I became too disconfidant and question myself why I cannot do it.

The Quiet People by Paul Cleave | Waterstones

Do you often feel misunderstood for being shy because of your quiet demeanor? Or, do you often feel ignored for not talking much? He thinks I’m a snob? He’s not the first. Just because I’m quiet doesn’t mean I’m aloof. Maybe I just want to be alone. Maybe I’m not good at conversation. ― Jenn Bennett, Alex, ApproximatelyI seem to want to hear, and maybe truly understand, the conversation to even see if it is something I want to place myself into. Often times, if I cant add value to that conversation, then its simply a waste of words. I have never been much on talking. So many times it turns into someone being evaluated, gossiped about, and sometimes that has been me. Beware the quiet man. For while others speak, he watched. And while others act, he plans. And when they finally rest…he strikes. Anonymous