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clifanatic
I like quiet working spaces and spending time alone... whenever I see charts like this, though, I wonder if it isn't the case that _everybody_ would like the luxury of being an "introvert" and those of us (me included) who label ourselves that way are just excusing selfish behavior? Or are there really people who shudder at the thought of being alone, concentrating deeply on a single problem, and work in silence?
terrywilcox
Given that we introverts are a minority, I'm not sure how you've managed not to notice those people who hate silence and solitude.

Perhaps you've spent too much time alone?

hobarrera
What am I if I fit into half of the left statements, and half of the right ones?
Eridrus
Then we know this link is garbage and shouldn't be upvoted.
SnacksOnAPlane
Yeah, I don't think this is quite right. I think the only real difference is whether you charge yourself up by spending time alone (with books or something) or spending time with other people. I'm talkative in meetings and enjoy talking with groups of people, but I'm depleted by it and need to recharge by being alone.