Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Being an introvert and being shy often get lumped together — and in truth, they do share some similarities — but experts explain ...

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The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

While the population generally divides into extroverts, introverts, and ambiverts, your social inclination doesn't usually have much — if anything — to do with whether or not you experience anxiety.