| Introverts are great listeners, readers and writers. | | | | Don't expect an immediate response. Give them |
| The Internet was invented just for introverts! | | | | plenty of time to think about it. If possible, wait |
| The only thing they dont do well -- and this is a | | | | until they bring it up themselves even if it takes a |
| big one -- is verbal communication. | | | | week. |
| Most introverts dislike talking and even have a | | | | Now that eMail exists, take advantage of this |
| violent aversion to small talk. Approach these | | | | opportunity to send emails to your favorite |
| people respectfully and come to the point as | | | | introvert! They will appreciate it more than you |
| quickly as possible. If you can, let them know a | | | | can imagine. |
| few hours or a day in advance that you would | | | | If an introvert writes something to you rather |
| like to talk to them. Don't expect them to answer | | | | than saying it, don't be insulted. This is their |
| the phone. That's right. Don't be insulted if you get | | | | preferred means of communicating. |
| an answering machine. Introverts are not rude or | | | | Introverts are excellent listeners. They really take |
| reclusive, they just hate to be caught unprepared. | | | | the time to tune in and they aren't just using the |
| Above all else, if the door is closed, don't go in. | | | | spaces as a way to frame their next comment |
| And don't knock if you can come back some | | | | about themselves! Most introverts will not |
| other time. Introverts can be downright violent if | | | | interrupt or rush an answer. Don't assume |
| they are interrupted. Their speciality is weaving | | | | because they are quiet, that they agree with you. |
| information together in a contemplative and | | | | This is a serious error. If it's important, ask them |
| creative manner. If you interrupt this process, | | | | point blank what they are thinking. Then be |
| you annoy then vexaciously while at the same | | | | prepared to wait as long as it takes for an |
| time aborting the results of this inquiry which | | | | answer (sometimes a day or two). Wait patiently |
| might have been to your business and personal | | | | and politely. This is called giving someone else |
| advantage. | | | | "space". |
| If you want to get your point across to an | | | | Good luck getting the best out of the introverts |
| introvert, put it in writing even if you have to go | | | | on your personal team, be it business or personal! |
| out of your way to find an excuse for writing it! | | | | |