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On being an introvert

Being a pianist and enjoying playing in front of people, you would be surprised to find out that I am an introvert. I have been in plays, given speeches and am the president of my own company, yet I hate attending events where I am in a crowd. When I attend a party or other event, I stand on the periphery of the venue, close to an exit. I enjoy one on one conversations with someone at the event, but not if I have to yell over the crowd. I love to learn about what others are doing, if it interests me, but I can’t stand mindless chit-chat. I have no need to impress others or compare my life to your life. I desire a meaningful conversation where I can learn more about you and form a bond based on mutual interests.

I have found that I enjoy observing others when in a crowd, seeing how they interact or simply enjoying watching people. If we are throwing a party, I would rather serve others and make sure everyone is having a good time. I want to stay busy. I’ll be glad to play the piano and provide live music, but don’t force me to mingle. If I want to have a meaningful conversation with someone, I will invite them over for lunch or dinner where I can focus on just them. Trying to do this in a crowd is simply frustrating in my opinion.