Do extroverts/type As realize there is a difference between being shy or timid vs being introverted?

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You realize the irony in your question since you have equated extroverts with type a right?

I am pretty type A, but also an introvert.

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No they don’t.

Many people incorrectly equate shyness and introversion. Granted some introverts are shy. Others are not, but simply prefer solitude and quiet over constant chatter and large crowds, with no need to be the center of attention .

I am 100% able to give presentations and talk to strangers with no anxiety or dread and do not hesitate to inject my opinion during meetings. However, outside of work I prefer to do most things alone or with just my SO (workout, movies, bike, etc) rather than with other people. Fortunately for me, my SO is very similar so we don’t hav conflicting needs/expectations when it comes to social interaction

The phrases “team dinner” and “happy hour” are two things I dread hearing. All that additional human interaction after a long day is draining

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Nope. I get told “you’re not an introvert!!!” all the time

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Agree with D2. Type A introvert here. Just like people shouldn’t assume all introverts are timid, we also shouldn’t assume extrovert and type A are the same thing. Also know a ton of Type B (C,D,E) extroverts

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