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