Are You An Introvert or Extrovert?

It's been a hot topic in the news lately along with spawning bestselling books such as Susan Cain's excellent book Quiet: The Power of Introverts In a World That Can't Stop Talking (which I highly recommend). But what actually qualifies someone to be classified as an introvert? What are the qualities that reflect an introverted personality? Here's an excellent inventory of the signs that you may be an introvert. (hat tip: The Wardrobe Door) The bottom line is that there is no shame in being an introvert. In fact, if you have those tendencies (and I know that I do) the best thing you can do is embrace the fact that you are introverted and learn how to manage life in light of the toll that social interaction will take on you.