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  Source: VeryWellMind In Western Society, especially in American culture but also the UK (which let’s face it is often attempts to emulate American culture) introverts are seen as being “a concern” and “a problem”, while extroverts are often held in high esteem, with an extrovert being seen as the “ideal” and “default” way to be, and that extroverts can indeed be more successful socially and professionally. Introverts are seen as being “not social enough” and “too reclusive” among many other negative traits. Even when you google the definition of an introvert, the first thing that comes up in Google is “a shy and reticent person”, although the real definition is “an individual who has a preference for the inner world of thoughts and feelings as opposed to the outer world of socialising with other people” ( Psychology Today , N.D). I have to be honest, the many misconceptions about introversion have often exasperated me to no end, because of just how inaccurate and misinformed ...