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3catwoman3

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4. I would classify myself as both shy and introverted.

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 11:05 PM

14 hrs ago

I could never run for office as the very idea of having to go around knocking on doors and introducing myself to thousands of strangers is my idea of torture and fills me with dread.

My campaign work is confined to writing postcards of entering data from walk sheets on VoteBuilder.

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8 Common Myths About Introverts [View all] littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago OP

Good video. I have a couple of extrovert friends..I love em but they can wear me out at times. I need peace n quiet 🤫 Deuxcents 14 hrs ago #1

People never believe me when I tell them I'm an introvert. Trueblue Texan 14 hrs ago #2

I've heard what I think is an unofficial term for that: outgoing introvert Orrex 13 hrs ago #7

I understand what you are saying. murielm99 12 hrs ago #9

I think so many of us have learned to be social. It's almost a requirement, particularly if you work somewhere. hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #8

YES! Trueblue Texan 5 hrs ago #11

I'm also an extroverted introvert. littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #10

I like being an introvert. ananda 14 hrs ago #3

I would classify myself as both shy and introverted. 3catwoman3 14 hrs ago #4

Introverts created the modern world... paleotn 14 hrs ago #5

Proud introvert here. Marie Marie 13 hrs ago #6

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