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If you ask an introvert a question, wait until she thinks about it. Introverts think before speaking, not through speaking. If you want to get to the good stuff, you need to slow down.

Laurie Helgoe

If you ask an introvert a question, wait until she thinks about it. Introverts think before speaking, not through speaking. If you want to get to the good stuff, you need to slow down.

Tags: introvert, personality, personality types, psychology

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About Laurie Helgoe

Laurie Anne Helgoe (born December 10, 1960) is an American clinical psychologist, educator, and author interested in the relationship between personality development and culture. In 2008, her research revealed a flaw in scholarly and popular accounts regarding people displaying traits of introversion and extraversion.